Registered Nurse (RN) – 6A Acute Care for Elderly (ACE)

Day Shift (Hours: 7 a.m.- 7 p.m.), weekends, and holidays, as per department guidelines.

Newark, DE

ChristianaCare Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) who is passionate about caring for the elderly.

In this important role, you will work closely with patients, focusing on delivering high-quality care to those experiencing acute illnesses. The unit primarily serves older adults, typically aged 70 and above, who require specialized attention and support. Our mission is to prioritize the maintenance of function and independence while also providing education to patients and their families.

Unit Overview

As a member of the 6A team, you will engage in a genuine relationship-based care model. You will develop relationships with patients, families, and colleagues, guided by our core values of love and excellence.

Our nurses care for five medical patients during each shift and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, which includes a unit-based Nurse Practitioner, attending and consulting physicians, pharmacy staff, physical therapists, and other support personnel.

ChristianaCare Offers:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
• Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions.
• Generous paid time off with annual rollover 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 Care@Work, 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!

Education & Requirements:

• DE RN License or a Compact Nursing License is required.
• An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is required. Applicants must commit to obtaining a BSN within 3 years of the hire date.
• All candidates must have a minimum of one year of RN experience.
• Preferred Experience: 2-3 years of experience in an inpatient acute care hospital setting.
• Gerontology Certification.
• BLS required.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.