Neonatal Nurse Residency- March 2021
Graduate Nurses and new RN's, it is time to apply for our Neonatal Nurse Residency Program starting Spring 2021!
We know through empirical research, graduate nurses who go through a residency program have a higher success rate in practice. Therefore, we are committed to supporting all nurses with under a year of experience through a nurse residency program!
The Neonatal Nurse Residency Program is a challenging 26-week program that integrates educational components with preceptor-led clinical experiences in our Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. In 2020 the NICU moved to a state-of-the-art Women & Children’s building; highlights of the new building include private patient rooms with rooming in capabilities for parents and Couplet Care rooms that allow new mothers to remain close to their NICU babies. The role of the NICU nurse has expanded to include the care of postpartum mothers as part of ChristianaCare’s cutting edge Couplet Care Program. The 26-week preceptor led program is followed by continued residency meetings during months 8, 10, and 12 to further develop as professional nurses and integral members of our caregiver team.
The Neonatal nurse residency is geared toward the graduate nurse who has an interest in critical care for the neonate. The ideal candidate will possess inquisitive qualities and an ability to grasp critical thinking concepts. This program was designed to allow for a smooth transition from the role of GN to the RN role for those candidates who qualify.
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 the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. 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 experience from the programs' start date
- Eligible for Delaware licensure as a Registered Nurse
How to apply
- Submit a cover letter for the Neonatal Nurse Residency expressing your interest in this specific program/specialty.
- Please address your cover letter to Hillary Antolick.
- 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 licensing 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.