Registered Nurse; RN - Acute Care Elders; ACE - Day Shift

Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care for Elders (ACE) FT – Day Shift (

Hours:

7 a.m. – 7 p.m.) – Weekend & Holidays per department guidelines. Wilmington, DE

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

• Work closely to deliver care that supports elderly patients facing an acute illness, focusing on maintaining function, providing education, and ensuring safety.
• Engage in a relationship-based care model, building relationships with patients, families, and peers guided by our values of love and excellence.
• Assist in managing a team of five medical patients per shift and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (unit-based Nurse Practitioner, attending and consulted physicians, pharmacy, physical therapy, and other assistive personnel).
• Closely monitor patients, assess physical condition and safety risks, handle emergencies, and provide ongoing supportive care.
• Receive training in evidence-based care practices for older adults.

• DE RN License or Compact RN License.
• BSN or commitment to obtain within three years of hire date.
• Preferred: at least one year of RN experience in acute care (medical, surgical, or step-down).
• BLS required.
• Demonstrate a passion for working with older adults.

• Full medical, dental, vision, life insurance, etc.
• Two retirement planning offerings, including a 403(b) with company contributions.
• Generous paid time off with annual rollover and opportunities to cash out.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Incredible work/life benefits including annual membership to , backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial mentor, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and discounts through various vendors.

Hourly Pay Range: $41.28 – $66.05

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.