Seasonal Registered Nurse, Nursing

Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. This position provides nursing and oversight of residents’ nursing needs during trips, community outing activities, and in-house activities including, but not limited to, direct nursing care, assessments, and coordination of health care services for the residents. Responsibilities include supervising, providing, evaluating, and assisting with care and treatments by direct care staff and activities staff. In addition, this position will have regular contact with residents, families, nursing staff, physicians, dietary, pharmacy, administration, and other ancillary departments of the facility.

Provides or evaluates direct nursing care.

Develops, implements and/or reviews nursing care plans.

Provides health care instruction and guidance to individuals, families, community groups and/or nursing home facilities in the management of their health care needs.

Participates in and make recommendations regarding quality assurance activities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS For Registered Nurse I

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

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

JOB REQUIREMENTS For Registered Nurse II

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Possession of a 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS For Registered Nurse III

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

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.

This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

Pre-employment drug testing is also required. Additionally, all new hires are required to complete a 2-Step TB/PPD test, which will be administered on their first day at the facility.

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the "My Applications" tab at StateJobs.Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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