Registered Nurse III

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 Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is now offering a Sign-On Bonus of $3,500 to

 Registered Nurses!  

How did you hear about this opportunity?

Remember to mention any referring DHSS employee, and they get a Bonus of $1,000 too!

The program provides incentives as follows: 

• Recruitment incentives will be paid in quarterly installments over the first year of hire and will begin after the first quarter of employment. New employees accepting this recruitment bonus must commit to two consecutive years of employment with DHSS. 

• Referral bonuses of $1,000 are available to current DHSS employees who refer new hires to the state, and will be paid in quarterly installments over the first year of the referred applicant. 

NOTE: You must be a new employee to the State of Delaware to be eligible for the Sign-On Bonus. This program is administered by the Department of Health and Social Services. The program will run through June 30, 2022, but may be terminated by the State at any time.

The incumbent in this position provides a comprehensive overall health assessment for individuals referred to Adult Protective Services.  Referrals include clients that are neglected and /or abused by others, hoarders, mentally ill, demented, frail, self-neglect and disabled. The RN follows the Nursing Process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation). The incumbent will lend medical assistance to individuals in need, such as first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), or naloxone administration. Work includes evaluating the competency of clients and their ability to function in their home and the community. The RN will develop and implement plans designed to meet the personal, social, and health care needs of the client.  The RN will utilize basic nursing skills and/or will coordinate with available programs and resources to assist clients to remain safely in their homes or assist with placement in a safer environment. This position will have the ability to work out of Kent County or New Castle County.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of every job duty for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• 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.
   
• Maintains an effective working relationship with other members of the treatment team.
   
• Prepares and submits records, reports, evaluations and forms. 
   
• Participates in and make recommendations regarding quality assurance activities. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Registered Nurse III
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. At least two years experience as a Registered Nurse in Community or Home Health Care Nursing OR a Bachelors degree or higher in Nursing and at least one year experience as a Registered Nurse in Community or Home Health Care Nursing OR a Masters degree or higher in Nursing.
2. Possession of a Delaware Registered Nurse license OR multi-state compact license.
   

This posting may be closed on or before 11/29/2021 upon filling the vacant position(s).

As a condition of employment, all employees must certify that they are fully COVID-19 vaccinated by September 30, 2021; or be required to test for COVID-19 on a weekly basis starting on September 30, 2021; or request an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination(s) due to health or sincerely held religious beliefs or practices by September 30, 2021.  If hired after September 23, 2021, these certifications or requests must be completed during their initial week of employment. This will be in effect until further notice.  More information can be found here.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization).  The candidate selected for this position shall be asked to join and pay dues to the labor organization or may, decline joining the labor organization and not pay dues or a fee.  The labor organization has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other work related purposes.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

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.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at statejobs.delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.