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Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Care Elderly (ACE) - Night Shift

ChristianaCare

#Registered Nurse #RN #BLS #Healthcare #Inpatient Care #Dementia #ACE #COPD #Medical Unit

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Provide compassionate nursing care for elderly patients with complex conditions such as stroke, COPD, and dementia on a dedicated medical unit. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of physicians and therapists to manage a load of five medical patients per shift.

Requirements summary

Requires a DE or Compact RN license, BLS certification, and at least one year of inpatient hospital experience. A BSN is preferred, and those with an ADN must obtain a BSN within three years of hire.

associate degreebachelor degreePatient AssessmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationAcute CareBLSDementia CareGerontologyElderly CareMedical Nursing

Job description

Job Details Registered Nurse (RN) – 6A Acute Care for Elderly (ACE) Night Shift (Hours: 7p-7a) Weekends & Holidays per the department guidelines.
Newark, DE ChristianaCare Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) who is passionate about caring for the elderly population.
Unit Overview 6A is a dedicated medical unit that cares for patients facing a range of challenging health conditions.
The patient may arrive with serious surgical issues, such as fractured hips, or they may be recovering from a stroke.
Other common conditions include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), back pain, and urinary tract infections (UTIs).
In addition to these immediate medical concerns, many patients may also have underlying issues like dementia, which adds complexity to their care and requires a compassionate, comprehensive approach from the medical team.
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.
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
Candidates with an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) must obtain a BSN within three years of the hire date.
All registered nurses (RNs) must have one year of experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
A demonstrated passion for working with older adults is essential.
Gerontology Certification preferred.
BLS required.
Hourly Pay Range: $41.28 - $66.05 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting.
The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
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.
Post End Date Aug 31, 2026 EEO Posting Statement ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.
To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/ Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware.
This 1,007-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals.
Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level-I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies.
In fact, it is the only Level-I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia.
Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S.
News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions Christiana Care Health System Website

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