Job Details ChristianaCare Christiana Hospital is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to lead and promote advancements in professionalism and competency within the nursing team. This role involves integrating and applying research findings into nursing practice to facilitate positive change. The Clinical Nurse Specialist will function as an Advanced Practice Clinician, providing direct patient care, educating staff and patients/families, offering consultation, and engaging in research activities. Directions/Supervision Received: Chief Nursing Officer /Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist Principal Duties and Responsibilities include: 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. About Us ChristianaCare 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. ChristianaCare 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. ChristianaCare Offers 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 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! Education And Experience Requirements: Active Delaware RN Licensure or compact state license Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) license in the state of Delaware Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a clinical nurse specialty area (ICU / Transitional experience preferred) At least five years of relevant clinical nursing experience in an inpatient hospital setting. Professional certification required 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. Annual Compensation Range $100,152.00 - $160,243.20 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. 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 Mar 1, 2026 EEO Posting Statement ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
Job Details Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – Emergency Department Are you ready to lead transformational change in emergency care? ChristianaCare is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our dynamic Emergency Services team at Wilmington Hospital and Union Hospital. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on patient outcomes and nursing practice. Wilmington Hospital, located in Wilmington, Delaware houses a Level 3 trauma center with a 37-bed emergency department. Union Hospital, our hospital in Cecil County, Maryland, holds a 27-bed emergency department. This CNS position covers both locations. The Clinical Nurse Specialist drives transformational change by advancing professional nursing practice and enhancing clinical competency through the integration of evidence-based research into care delivery. Serves as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), providing expert clinical consultation, direct patient care, and education for staff, patients, and their support networks. Collaborates across interdisciplinary teams to promote best practices and engages in scholarly inquiry to support continuous improvement and innovation in patient outcomes. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Acts as transformational leader, catalyzing and facilitating change toward higher levels of professionalism and competency. Provides advanced clinical consultation and serves as a resource for patients, families, and staff in specialty areas. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and promote structural empowerment. Leads and disseminates research and quality improvement initiatives, supporting new knowledge, innovations, and clinical improvements. Models exemplary professional practice through direct patient care, mentorship, and staff development. Evaluates and reports empirical outcomes, using data to drive practice improvements. Ensures care delivery is evidence-based and consistent with the relationship-based care model. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Clinical Nurse Specialist license in Delaware OR Maryland with willingness to obtain in both states. Master’s degree in nursing with completion of a CNS program. National CNS certification required ANCC CNS-BC. Minimum five years of relevant clinical and leadership experience. Current Registered Nurse License in Delaware. Current Clinical Nurse Specialist license in the state of DE. Current BLS certification required. Nurse Executive Board Certification preferred. Schedule: This position is an exempt position with typically a Monday - Friday day shift schedule, requiring flexibility to meet the needs of the department. What we Offer: Robust medical, dental and eyecare benefits, effective Day One! 403b with defined contribution. Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out. 12 week paid parental leave. ChristianaCare fully absorbs cost of Delaware PMFL. Incredible work/life benefits including membership to care.com, access to back up care services for dependents, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows and sporting events. Annual Compensation Range $100,152.00 - $160,243.20 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. 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 Apr 6, 2026 EEO Posting Statement ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
Job Details ChristianaCare is currently looking for Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to join ChristianaCare Gastroenterology Associates in a full-time position. This practice consists of 3 gastroenterologists and 1 advanced practice clinician providing specialized GI care for residents in the tristate area. The selected candidate will provide clinical management of new and established patients in an office setting with the support and collaboration by a gastroenterologist physician. Schedule Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm No holidays No weekends Compensation & Benefits Competitive compensation Annual quality incentive plan Optional APC Professional Advancement Model with stipend Generous PTO and PTO Cash Out Program Annual $2,250 CME Allowance Health, dental and vision benefits 403b and Defined Contribution Plans Fully paid malpractice insurance 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Clinical Duties: Performing office visits with established or new patients. Assesses health status of assigned patients through complete physical examination and medical history. Analyze patient data and formulate an individualize plan of care based on patient assessment and needs in collaboration with the physician, nursing, and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of prescribed management plan. Establish priorities based on patient needs and act on these accordingly. Order, interpret, and/or perform necessary diagnostic testing or labs. Initiate referral to appropriate resources and services. Complete appropriate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) Submit billing in a timely fashion according to policy. Utilize teaching/learning principles coupled with an expert clinical knowledge to promote and provide education and counseling to the patient and/or family including teach back. Act as a liaison for patients, families, and other health professionals. Contribute to the development and maintenance of best practice guidelines/protocols, quality and performance improvement projects, algorithms, and research. Provide excellent customer service and assist in efforts to improve patient satisfaction scores Strive for the highest quality in all aspects of work performance and assume responsibility for improving care/services including onboarding of new team members. Maintains privileges, mandatory education, and regulatory requirements as needed for area of specialization. Requirements: Certified or eligible for Family (FNP), Adult (ANP), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP) , Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP) nurse practitioner, or Physician Assistant certification in the state of Pennsylvania Licensed or eligible for Pennsylvania APRN or PA license Prescriptive Authority or eligibility for the state of Pennsylvania DEA registration required BLS required Minimum of 2 years APRN or PA experience required Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health care organizations! ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,336 beds), a freestanding 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 is rated by Forbes as the 2nd best health system for diversity and inclusion, and the 29th best health system to work for in the United States, and by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation's Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is rated by Healthgrades as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals and continually ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek and other national quality ratings. Living in and around Delaware offers varied and affordable housing options in DE, PA, MD or NJ. Connected by Amtrak and I 95 this region is a hub for excellent restaurants, entertainment and sporting venues, cultural events and some of the nation's best colleges and universities. Our location puts you within 1-3 hours of four international airports, major cities including Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C., popular beach towns in MD, DE and NJ and popular ski resorts in PA and NY. #LI-CS1 EEO Statement: 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 Annual Compensation Range $109,350.00 - $138,595.00 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. 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 Jun 26, 2026 EEO Posting Statement ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
Job Details About ChristianaCare: ChristianaCare is the one of the Mid Atlantic's largest academic health care providers and consists of 3 campuses: Wilmington, Newark and Union at Cecil County. Through our values of love and excellence, ChristianaCare is consistently identified as a regional center of excellence for cardiology, cancer and women's health services and ranked by US News & World as Best Hospital. If you are an LPN that is compassionate about nursing, ChristianaCare HomeHealth is the place for you. Whether families need help during the day or night, this expert care is available for medically fragile children and complex adults. Our highly skilled staff can assist with many different facets of medical care, including tracheostomy maintenance, ventilator support, gastric tube feedings, giving medications and much more. We work with families and their loved one’s doctor and other health care providers to create a care plan that will meet their needs. Please see our video, by clicking this link, for a glimpse of what it means to work in home care: https://youtu.be/OEVadkUrte8 . ChristianaCare HomeHealth is seeking Part Time and Per Diem LPNs to work in Newark, Wilmington or Kent/Sussex Delaware within our Private Duty Nursing department. This exciting position offers: Schedule Flexibility. Duties and Responsibilities: Provide overnight care while parents and caregivers sleep, ensuring the patient’s safety and comfort. Administer medications and other prescribed treatments as ordered. Coordinate care with the family, the patient’s physician and other healthcare professionals. Creates positive relationships by serving in a compassionate, responsive and courteous manner. Works Overnight and Weekends. Requirements: Delaware LPN license with one year experience working in a healthcare setting preferred. A ssociates degree or c omplete d a n accredited LPN education program . Work experi ence in an acute or chronic care facility, or home health agency i s preferred. Previous Home Healthcare and Long Term Care experience preferred. Must be able to attend a two-week daytime orientation in our Camden office, followed by patient-specific field orientation on night shift. Also requires a mandatory weekend per month. There is some flexibility in the orientation schedule that can be discussed. Tracheostomy and ventilator experience a plus! 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 2, 2025 EEO Posting Statement ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
