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Senior Nursing Students, Nurse Graduates and new RN's, it is time to apply for our Nurse Residency Program: Medical or Surgical Track for both Newark and Wilmington Campuses!

The ChristianaCare Nurse Residency Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs.

Research demonstrates that new to practice nurses completing a structured and accredited residency program leads to:

• Increase in competency

• Reduction of error

• Reduced self-reported stress

• Increase in job satisfaction

Therefore, we are committed to supporting all registered nurses with under one year of experience through a nurse residency specialty track.

This exciting curriculum integrates:

• Lecture and simulation education

• Peer support

• Up to 16 weeks (as determined by your individual transition to practice needs) of preceptor-led clinical experiences structured to foster critical thinking, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, effective communication, quality and safety, and professional development.  

Our medical and surgical nursing units at Newark and Wilmington campuses serve an adolescent/adult/geriatric population with a wide variety of complex diagnoses and surgical procedures. Nurses having successfully completed the residency will have built a strong foundation for nursing practice in a fast-paced, challenging environment. The preceptor led program followed by continued residency meetings during months 8, 10, and 12 to further develop as professional nurses and integral members of our caregiver team.

Nurse residents are required to pass State Boards and be licensed as a RN in the State of Delaware (or compact state) prior to starting position. Upon hire, a commitment agreement to work at ChristianaCare will be signed. The agreement requires completion of two years within ChristianaCare and 15 months of those two years on the unit of hire. Individuals unable to fill this commitment will be charged $10,000.

What we have to offer to you:

 - We are a 4x recognized Magnet Status Hospital!

 - Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder.

 -  We offer a robust benefits package. Our healthcare benefits include medical, dental & eyecare, starting day one!  Enjoy generous paid time off, paid parental leave, competitive pay with shift differentials, tuition reimbursement.  Additional benefits include, dependent care assistance, pet insurance, financial coaching, fitness & wellness reimbursements and discounts on multiple services and events.

- Advance Your Nursing Skills by providing a higher level of care.

Currently, the following Medical units are available ( units are subject to change any time based on the needs of the hospital):

Medical Units

3A: STAR Unit

3C: Medical Stepdown

4C: Medical Stepdown

5A: Medical Stepdown

6A: Medical Adult Care of the Elderly

5N: Medical Telemetry (Wilmington)

Currently, the following Surgical units are available ( units are subject to change any time based on the needs of the hospital):

Surgical Units

4D: Surgical

4B: Urology/GYN/General Surgical

7S: Joint Replacement Center (Wilmington)

4W: Medical and Surgical (Wilmington)

Requirements:

• Graduating from accredited registered nursing school (BSN Preferred)

• BLS required

• Less than 12 months of nursing experience by the start of the program

• Eligible for Delaware license as a Graduate Nurse/Registered Nurse or multi-state RN from a compact state

How to apply

• In the section "My Experience," on the application, be sure to upload your cover letter and transcripts in the section "Resume/CV/Other Documents." PDF format works best.

• Submit a cover letter for the Medical or Surgical Nurse Residency expressing your interest in this specific program/specialty.

• Please address your cover letters to either Cheryl Muff