Registered Nurse -III

Recruitment and Referral Incentives

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) offers recruitment incentives for nursing positions. Incentives are paid in quarterly installments over the first year of hire.

• $10,000.00 for Registered Nurses, Advanced Practice Nurses, Nurse Consultants, Nursing Supervisors, Compliance Nurses.
• $7,500.00 for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• $5,000.00 for Certified Nursing Assistants.
• $1,000 referral bonus to current DHSS employees, paid quarterly over the first year of hire.

New employees must commit to two consecutive years of employment and be newly hired in the State of Delaware to be eligible.

The incumbent provides nursing services including direct nursing care, assessments, nursing care plans, and coordination of health care services for residents. The incumbent supervises and evaluates care provided by certified nursing assistants and has regular contact with residents, families, nursing staff, physicians, dietary, pharmacy, administration, and other ancillary departments.

• Provide or evaluate direct nursing care.
• Develop, implement, and review nursing care plans.
• Provide health care instruction and guidance to individuals, families, community groups and nursing home facilities.
• Maintain effective working relationships with the treatment team.
• Prepare and submit records, reports, evaluations, and forms.
• Participate in and make recommendations regarding quality assurance activities.

• Possession of a Delaware Registered Nurse license, Delaware temporary license, or multi‑state compact license.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing OR at least one year experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Possession of a Delaware Registered Nurse license OR multi‑state compact license.

• At least two years’ experience as a Registered Nurse OR a Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing and at least one year experience as a Registered Nurse OR a Master's degree or higher in Nursing.
• Possession of a Delaware Registered Nurse license OR multi‑state compact license.

Applicants must check each level for consideration. The posting may be closed on or before 5/11/2026 upon filling the vacant position.

• All new hires attend an in‑person, statewide mandatory New Employee Orientation on their first day.
• Criminal background check, drug testing, and a 2‑Step TB/PPD test are required.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; DHSS participates in e‑Verify.
• DHSS does not provide employment‑based sponsorship.

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The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based on education, training, and experience. Complete and accurate information is essential to ensure your application is considered.

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The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression.