Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care for Elders (ACE)

FT - Day Shift (Hours: 7a - 7p) - Weekend & Holidays per department guidelines.

Wilmington, DE

Christiana Wilmington Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for our 8S Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit.

Responsibilities :
In this role, we work closely to deliver care that supports elderly patients facing an 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 8S team you will engage in a true 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, both an attending and consulted physicians, pharmacy, physical therapy, and other assistive personnel.

We closely monitor your patients, assessing their physical condition and their safety risks. You will handle emergencies and provide ongoing supportive care. You will receive training in evidenced based care practices for the older adult.

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 weeks paid parental leave.

• Tuition assistance

• 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 :

• RN License in Delaware or Compact State

• BSN Preferred or commitment to obtaining BSN within three years of hire date.

• At least one year experience as RN in medical, surgical or step-down in an acute care setting preferred.

• BLS required.

• Demonstrate a passion for working with the older adults.