Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery Fellowship New

Are you a Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in your career? Do you aspire to become a Labor & Delivery Nurse but need the training and experience to get there? Join ChristianaCare’s Labor & Delivery department at the Newark Campus and become part of a team that supports your professional growth every step of the way.

About the Us

We support over 6,500 births annually and we aim to serve our community as partners in their care with love and excellence.  As an RN at ChristianaCare, you will practice with a standard of nursing excellence by providing optimal outcomes for safe delivery of care for our Labor and Delivery patients and families.

About the Fellowship

This is a paid fellowship track designed to prepare RNs with 15 months plus of Acute Care experience for a successful transition into Labor & Delivery (L&D).  You will have the opportunity to train in the following areas for this position: Labor & Delivery, High Risk OB, OB Peri-Op, and Antenatal.

The track includes:

Didactic Training

• Classroom sessions led by an experienced L&D educator
• Orientation Modules via Learning Space
• Curriculum covering:
  • Intro into Maternity
  • High Risk series focusing on hypertensive disorders/preterm labor, sepsis/placenta disorders/OB hemorrhage, DKA/insulin gtt/diabetes.
  • Basic Fetal Monitoring
  • Basic Obstetric Emergencies (OBERT)
  • POEP Modules (Perinatal Orientation & Education Program)
  • Introduction to OR & Surginet Training
• Competency assessments to ensure clinical readiness

Hands-On Clinical Training

• Rotations through the Labor & Delivery spaces including: L&D, Pre/Post, Circulating, OB High Risk and Antenatal.  You will also complete shifts with the Baby Nurse in the department.
• Simulation-based training for emergency scenarios
• IV insertion, cervical exams and medication administration
• Direct mentorship and preceptorship from seasoned Labor & Delivery nurses
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians and other medical professionals

Upon completion, fellows will be equipped to function independently in all areas of Labor & Delivery.

Note: This opportunity is only open to experienced RNs. New graduates will not be considered.

Shift Requirements

• Includes weekends and holidays, responsibilities per department guidelines
• Rotating day and night shifts
• On-call obligation

What We Offer

ChristianaCare provides a robust benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting Day 1
• Tuition assistance and pre-paid options for select nursing programs
• 403(b) and defined contribution retirement plans
• Care.com membership with backup care services
• Wellness reimbursements and discounts on travel, entertainment, and more!

Qualifications

• BSN required, or commitment to obtain within 3 years of start date
• Minimum 15 months of experience in an Acute Care setting required
• Delaware RN licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of Delaware
• Strong interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and self-motivation
• Flexibility to manage a high volume of patients in a fast-paced Labor & Delivery department

Certifications

• BLS – Required
• ACLS – Will obtain during orientation
• NRP – Will obtain during orientation

Hourly Pay Range: $41.28 - $66.05

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.