Senior Nursing Students, Nurse Graduates and new RN's, it is time to apply for our Nurse Residency Program: ProgressiveCare Track! This is a rolling application available for all start dates. The ChristianaCare Nurse Residency Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs. Research demonstrates that new to practice nurses completing a structured and accredited residency program leads to:Increase in competencyReduction of errorReduced self-reported stressIncrease in job satisfactionTherefore, 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 educationPeer supportUp to 16 weeks (as determined by your individual transition to practice needs) of preceptor-led clinical experiences structured to foster critical thinking, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, effective communication, quality and safety, and professional development. The progressive care nurse resident will complete preceptor-led training on our intermediate or transitional level step-down units at our Newark or Wilmington campuses. The nurse resident completes 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 (or compact state) prior to starting position. Upon hire, a commitment agreement to work at the ChristianaCare will be signed. The agreement requires completion of a two years with the requirement to remain on the unit of hire for a minimum of 15 months. Individuals unable to fill this commitment will be charged $10,000.What we have to offer to you:We are a 3xrecognized Magnet Status Hospital! Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder.We offer a robust benefits package. Our healthcare benefits include medical, dental & eyecare, starting day one!Enjoy generous paid time off, paid parental leave, competitive pay with shift differentials,tuitionreimbursement.Additional benefits include, dependent care assistance, pet insurance, financial coaching, fitness & wellness reimbursements and discounts on multiple services and events.Advance Your Nursing Skills by providing a higher level of care.Units available at this time (subject to change dependent upon the needs of the hospital):Newark:3C: Intermediate Medical Unit3D: Transitional Medical UnitRequirements:Graduating from accredited nursing school (BSN Preferred)BLS requiredLess than 12 months of nursing experience by the start of the programEligible for Delaware license as a Graduate Nurse/Registered Nurse or RN license from a compact stateHow to apply:In the section "My Experience," on the application, be sure to upload your cover letter and transcripts in the section "Resume/CV/Other Documents." PDF format works best.Submit a cover letter for the Progressive Care Nurse Residency expressing your interest in this specific program/specialtyPlease address your cover letter to Carolyn GutzmirtlResumeTranscript (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.We are conducting in- person interviews every Wednesday and Thursday so be sure to complete the required steps to be seen by a hiring manager!To be interviewed you must have completed:One video on-demand interview through HireVue and have both clinical instructor references completed.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 coordinatorsOffers to be made once all scheduled interviews are completed. Fall Start DatesSeptember 29thOctober 13thOctober 27thNovember 10thNovember 24thDecember 8thIf you have any issues with your application or any inquiries, please contact Cathleen Mengel, the Nurse Residency recruiter at . 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.

The successful candidate may be eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus to be paid within first year of a two-year commitment.If you are an energetic, motivated, compassionate Social Worker that understands the importance of care coordination and who is seeking a work environment filled with Love and Excellence, ChristianaCare is where you want to be.ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (over 1200 beds), a free-standing emergency department, a Level I trauma center and 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. ChristianaCare OffersMedical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributionsGenerous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash-out12 weeks paid parental leaveTuition assistanceIncredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, 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!RN Case Manager - manage patient care and drive patient progression and establish a discharge plan.Social Worker – resolve psycho-social barriers and supports discharge needs.Utilization Management – review patient status for appropriateness and anticipated payer coverage.THE CARE MANAGEMENT MODEL:Our Care Management Triad Team Model is a collaboration between the following:RN Case Manager - manage patient care and drive patient progression and establish a discharge plan.Social Worker – resolve psycho-social barriers and supports discharge needs.Utilization Management – review patient status for appropriateness and anticipated payer coverage.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or Master of Social Services degree (MSS) from an accredited graduate school required prior to hire date. Licensed CSW or MSW as required by the state of Delaware prior to hire date.Acute Care Social Work experience preferred.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:CCM preferred within 18 months of eligibility.

Christiana Care is seeking a full-time Pathologist Assistant to join our team of 10 pathologists and 6 PAs. You’ll be working alongside a cohesive and supportive group of PAs with a longevity of 20 years with the group. The Pathologist Assistant will be supporting the team with increasing the volume of surgical pathology and autopsy.The specimens include a variety of types ranging from small GI biopsies to complicated cancer resections, including multiple specimens from outside surgical center and doctors’ offices. Autopsies cases are rotated amongst PAs with the assistance of an autopsy technician.The Pathologist Assistant will perform the gross examination of surgical specimens, autopsy prosections, and related tasks in Anatomic Pathology. Will work collaboratively with Pathologists, Pathologist Assistants, clinical lab staff and leadership, operations leadership, and colleagues to provide clinical support for pathology specimens, billing, and management in the inpatient and outpatient settings. This position also provides a valuable opportunity to train students who come to ChristianaCare for their clinical rotations, helping to support their professional development and hands-on learning!Additional Details:The PA will be part of a great team consisting of 10 Pathologists and 6 PAs.Exam eligible new graduates welcome to apply!Approximately 27,000 annual surgical cases.Approximately 65 autopsies annually (combined adult and fetal).AAPA-eligible candidates are encouraged to apply and should be prepared to obtain membership as part of the hiring process.Work Schedule:Mondays - Fridays: Day shiftNo weekend, late nights, or holidays.Opportunity for great work-life balance!Benefits & IncentivesFull Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions.Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out.Paid time and stipend to attend continuing education conferences each year.12 week paid parental leave.Tuition assistanceIncredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, 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, insurance and much more!Primary Responsibilities:Responds to Pathologists’ Assistant team priorities based on patient/specimen needs and acts on these accordingly.Performs surgical grossing work at Christiana Care Network sites based on volume requirements and at the direction of laboratory scheduling created by the Lead Pathologists’ Assistant.Performs necessary diagnostic testing and directs appropriate request of ancillary studies, within scope of practice and credentials.Uses the electronic medical record (EMR) for gathering appropriate clinical information to optimize specimen handling and testing.Utilizes teaching/learning principles coupled with an expert clinical knowledge to promote and provideeducation and counseling to PAs, physicians, and laboratory staff.Assures appropriate specimen accessioning, set-up, triage, and verification of unique patient identifiers.Performs macroscopic description and dissection of all surgical specimens to include current CAP guidelines and prepare tissue for histologic processing.Assists with autopsy procedures, assuring confirmation of decedent identification, performing organ dissection, submitting tissue blocks, communicating with the responsible pathologist, and completion of gross report.Obtains pertinent gross surgical and autopsy photographs.Obtains tissue samples for ancillary testing, including flow cytometry, culture, and cytogenetics.Assures that surgical pathology and autopsy specimens are grossed in a timely fashion to meet required turn-around-time for reporting.Assists pathologists with frozen sections, including immediate communication to the pathologist of pertinent gross findings.All other related job duties assigned.QualificationsCompletion of a NAACLS accredited Pathologists’ Assistant programCertified, or eligible for certification, by the American Society of Clinical PathologyMember of the American Association of Pathologists’ Assistants (AAPA)Continuing Medical Education: 60 credits every 3 years to include 1 credit each for safety and medicalethics.At ChristianaCare, we are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care.Feel free to apply and come join us at ChristianaCare!#LI-RT1