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Progressive Care Nurse Residency March 2021

Graduate Nurses and new RN's, it is time to apply for our Progressive Care Nurse Residency starting Spring 2021!

We know through empirical research, newly licensed registered nurses have a higher success rate in practice when they complete an accredited nurse residency program. 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, and preceptor-led clinical experiences structured to foster critical thinking, evidence based practice, interdisciplinary communication, quality and safety, and professional development.  
The progressive care nurse resident will complete preceptor-led training within 3 different intermediate or transitional level step-down units at our Newark and Wilmington campuses. Each rotation is approximately 5 weeks in length and structured to provide a diverse patient population experience. Upon successful demonstration of competency, they will be hired as a staff nurse within the progressive care units of the program. Participating units may include: 2B-Transitional Surgical Unit, 2B-Transitional Neurological Unit, 3D-Transitional Medical Unit, 3C- Pulmonary intermediate care, 6S-Wilmington Transitional Care unit, 2E- Open Heart Stepdown, 5E- Heart Failure unit, 4E – Cardiac Vascular unit, Newark campus Cardiac Short Stay unit, and the Wilmington Cardiac Care Unit. The nurse resident completes approximately 18 weeks of 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 prior to starting position. Upon hire, a commitment agreement to work at the ChristianaCare will be signed. The agreement requires completion of 3744 productive work hours in one of the Progressive Care training areas. Individuals unable to fill this commitment will be charged $10,000.


Requirements:


  • Graduating from accredited nursing school before March 2021 (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


How to apply


  • Submit a cover letter for the Progressive Care Nurse Residency expressing your interest in this specific program/specialty.
  • Please address your cover letter to Amy Sutor.
  • 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.


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 coordinators
  • Digital real-time interviews
  • Offers to be made in stages following

If you have any issues with your application or any inquiries, please contact Cathleen Mengel, the Nurse Residency recruiter at cathleen.s.mengel@christianacare.org.

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.