Nurse Residency Program: Progressive Care Track
Company: ChristianaCare
Location: Newark
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Senior Nursing Students, Nurse Graduates and new RN's, it is
time to apply for our Nurse Residency Program: Progressive -Care
Track! This is a rolling application available for all start dates.
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 satisfactionTherefore, 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. - -The progressive care
nurse resident will complete preceptor-led training on our
intermediate or transitional level step-down units at our Newark or
Wilmington campuses. The nurse resident completes preceptor-led
training followed by continued residency meetings during months 6,
8, 10, and 12 to further develop as professional nurses and
integral member of our caregiver team.Upon completion of this
program, participants will have built a strong foundation for
nursing practice in a fast-paced, challenging environment, bridging
care for medically complex patients outside of the Intensive Care
Unit.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
the ChristianaCare will be signed. The agreement requires
completion of a two years with the requirement to remain on the
unit of hire for a minimum of 15 months. Individuals unable to fill
this commitment will be charged $10,000.What we have to offer to
you: -
- We are a 3x -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.Units available at this time (subject to change dependent upon
the needs of the hospital):Newark:3C: Intermediate Medical Unit3D:
Transitional Medical Unit4E: Cardiovascular Stepdown5E: Heart
Failure UnitRequirements:
- Graduating from accredited 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 RN license from a compact stateHow 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 Progressive Care Nurse Residency
expressing your interest in this specific program/specialty
- Please address your cover letter to Carolyn Gutzmirtl
- Resume
- Transcript (unofficial)
- Two clinical recommendations will be required, but not at the
time of the application. If it is determined the minimum
qualifications are met, a separate email will be sent from an
outside vendor for you to provide us with your clinical
instructors' information.We are conducting in- person interviews
every Wednesday and Thursday so be sure to complete the required
steps to be seen by a hiring manager!To be interviewed you must
have completed:One video on-demand interview through HireVue and
have both clinical instructor references completed.What to Expect
After Application:Communication from Talent Acquisition Team about
specific next steps, including: video interview and clinical
references Applications to be sent for review by residency
coordinatorsOffers to be made once all scheduled interviews are
completed. Summer Start Dates for Progressive Care Nurse
Residency:June 24thJuly 8thJuly 22ndAugust 5thAugust 19thSeptember
3rdFall Start Dates for Progressive Care Nurse Residency:September
30thOctober 14thOctober 28thNovember 11thNovember 25thDecember
9thIf you have any issues with your application or any inquiries,
please contact Cathleen Mengel, the Nurse Residency recruiter at .
It is important to note that the DE license process may take 6-8
weeks to complete and the failure to do so will directly impact
employees' ability to start a position if an offer is made. We
strongly encourage applicants to visit the DE Board of Nursing
website and begin the fingerprinting and background check process
immediately after you submit your application.
Keywords: ChristianaCare, Newark , Nurse Residency Program: Progressive Care Track, Healthcare , Newark, Delaware
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