Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care - $40-61 per hour

  • Newark
  • Christianacare
ChristianaCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Care for a nursing job in Newark, Delaware. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Acute Care Discipline: RN Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Staff Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care for the Elderly Day Shift (Hours: 7a-7pm Weekend & Holidays - per department guidelines) Newark, DE Christiana Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to work in the Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) Unit in Newark, DE. In this role, we work closely to deliver care that supports older patients facing acute illness. The patient population, for this unit is older adults, typically age 70 and above. Our focus is maintaining function, providing education, and maintaining safety As a member of the 6A team, you will engage in a genuine relationship-based care model, building relationships with patients and families as well as with your peers, guided by our values of love and excellence. Our Nurses will assist in managing a team of 5 medical patients per shift and work with the interdisciplinary team that includes a unit-based Nurse Practitioner, an attending and consulted physician, a pharmacy, a physical therapist, and other assistive personnel. ChristianaCare Offers: Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc. Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out 12-week paid parental leave Tuition assistance Shift differentials & Weekend differentials Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through CareWork, retirement planning services, financial mentor, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more General Requirements: BSN required. ADNs candidates are required to commit to obtaining BSN within three years of the date of hire and can be considered with relevant experience. Qualified applicants will have at least one year of experience. Demonstrate a passion for working with the older adults. Gerontology Certification preferred. BLS required. ChristianaCare Job ID JR66159. Posted job title: Acute Care For Elderly (Ace Unit) - Registered Nurse - About ChristianaCare Delivering health, not just healthcare, is our promise to our community. Which means you can be part of an organization that makes a difference in a big way by impacting the lives of other caregivers and people who live in the places we serve. From our clinical providers to our logistical support team, everyone here delivers care to our community through their roles. We are an organization that puts patients first. Our delivery of care and commitment to being excellent today—and even better tomorrow—make us who we are: caregivers who deliver more than healthcare. We invite you to join us in our quest for excellence. Benefits Holiday Pay Guaranteed Hours Continuing Education 403b retirement plan Pet insurance Cancelation protection Wellness and fitness programs Mileage reimbursement Employee assistance programs Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Benefits start day 1 License and certification reimbursement Life insurance Discount program