Registered Nurse -III

Introduction

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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.

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A Registered Nurse is responsible for all required nursing care on their assigned shift and unit in accordance with state and federal guidelines. This includes ongoing assessment of clients, recovery care planning, on-going evaluation of all care provided, documentation, medication administration, wound care, and respiratory treatments. The RN will assign and supervise their staff according to staffing requirements and acuity, respond to psychiatric and medical emergencies, and conduct a variety of therapeutic groups.

As an active member of the interdisciplinary recovery team, the RN works closely with clients’ families, community providers, and all support service departments  RN role models client-centered care initiatives to their staff based on DPC’s mission and vision.

• 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 I

• Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
• Possession of a Delaware Registered Nurse 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:
• Registered Nurse II - Psychiatric Nursing
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing OR at least one year experience as a Registered Nurse in Psychiatric Nursing.
• 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:
• Registered Nurse III - Psychiatric Nursing
• At least two years' experience as a Registered Nurse in Psychiatric Nursing OR a Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing and at least one year's experience as a Registered Nurse in Psychiatric Nursing 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.
• This is a series posting. Applicants must check the box for each level they wish to be considered for. If you do not check each box, you will not be considered for the unchecked levels, even if you meet the requirements of that level.
• This posting may be closed on or before 8/1/2026 upon filling the vacant position(s).

All new hires are required to attend an in-person, statewide mandatory New Employee Orientation on their first day of employment. The session will be held at a designated location in either Kent or New Castle County.

The session will require a satisfactory criminal background check and must be covered by the applicant, with an estimated cost of $85.00. 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.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

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