Clinical Nurse Specialist - Medical Surgical

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Clinical Nurse Specialist - 5B Medical Unit

FT (M-F 8-10 hour Shift)

Wilmington, DE

Christiana Care is one of the country’s most dynamic healthcare organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible, and lowering healthcare costs. Christiana Care includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,450 beds), a free‑standing emergency department, a Level I trauma center, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center, and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care, and women’s health.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
• Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions.
• Generous paid time off with annual rollover and opportunities to cash out.
• 12‑week paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Exceptional work/life balance benefits including annual membership to , access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, and much more!

• Active Delaware RN Licensure or compact state license required.
• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) license in the state of Delaware required.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) as a clinical nurse specialist required.
• Professional Certification Required (Medical‑Surgical Certification preferred).
• At least five years of relevant clinical nursing experience in an inpatient hospital setting preferred.
• Candidates must know the nursing process, research design, and possess the ability to engage with leadership, teaching, group dynamics, problem‑solving, system coordination, and staff development.
• BLS certification required.
• CNS Students with expected graduation date within 15 months are encouraged to apply.

• Acts as a clinical consultant and resource to patients, family, and staff in the area of specialty.
• Provides advanced practice care and treatment for complex patients throughout the system.
• Collaborates with professionals from multiple disciplines to enhance patient outcomes.
• Appropriately utilizes advanced clinical decision‑making skills.
• Collaborates with the supervising psychiatrist regarding findings and recommendations of treatment.
• Provides teaching and counseling to select patients and families.
• Collaborates in the review of educational materials.
• Assists staff in the development of innovative and cost‑effective patient programs of care.
• Utilizes, participates in, and disseminates research to enhance evidence‑based practice.
• Promotes research‑based practice in the provision of nursing care.
• Provides a comprehensive evaluation of the patient’s current status, past psychiatric history, and mental status.
• Consistently guides staff in professional development and acts as a mentor.
• Actively participates in performance improvement initiatives.
• Provides direct patient care as needed.
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide coordination and continuity of care appropriate to adolescent, neonatal, and adult patients. This includes knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and to provide the care needed.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor promptly any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients, and visitors.

Annual Compensation Range $ - $

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date:
Sep 30, 2026

Christiana Care offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, and an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..