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1. “We serve our neighbors as respectful, expert, caring partners in their health.
We do this by creating innovative, effective, affordable systems of care that
our neighbors value.”
Christiana Care Health System is a regional health system serving our neighbors in
Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland

2. Your Journey to Nursing Excellence
Learn more about Christiana Care’s Nursing…

3. Christiana Care Health System Magnet® designated health care system— is
located in the heart of New Castle County, Delaware, just 30 minutes from
Philadelphia and an easy drive from New York, Baltimore and Washington. With
locations in Wilmington and Newark, DE, it is one of the largest health care
providers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Named one of “America’s Best Hospitals” by
U.S. News & World Report, we have an excess of 1,100 beds between our two
hospitals and are committed to providing the best patient care.
The Journey Continues…..

4. Christiana Care operates two award-winning acute
care hospitals with more than 1,100 licensed beds.
Christiana Hospital Wilmington Hospital

5. Although Delaware is one of the nation’s smallest states in terms of geographical
size and population, the quality, array and sophistication of health care available to
its residents rivals that found in any major metropolitan area. This, in great part, is a
direct result of the innovative advancements made by Christiana Care Health
System, which cares for more than three-quarters of our neighbors living and
working in the northern part of the state.

6. Our Key Designations
Christiana Care is the only health system in Delaware to achieve Level I Trauma Center
designation granted by the state of Delaware and verified by the American College of
Surgeons.
We are recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as the region’s
only National Community Center of Excellence in Women’s Health.
Our Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute is one of only 14 cancer centers
in the nation selected for the National Cancer Institute Community Cancer Centers
Program.

7. Recognized for Excellence

8. Recognized for Excellence

9. The DAISY Award is a worldwide program that rewards and celebrates the
extraordinary clinical skills and compassionate care given by nurses each day.
Christiana Care Health System is proud to be a DAISY Award Partner, by giving
1 of our nurses this special honor each month.
Each DAISY Award Honoree will get a public ceremony on her/his unit sharing
why they were chosen and a certificate, a DAISY Award pin and a hand-
carved stone sculpture called “A Healer’s Touch”. The unit will celebrate with
Cinnabon® cinnamon rolls – a favorite of Patrick’s during his illness. The
Barnes Family asks that when and wherever nurses smell that wonderful
cinnamon scent, they stop for a moment and think about how special they
are. To find out more about the program please go to
www.DAISYfoundation.org.

10. The Annual Excellence in Nursing Awards is a celebration of the significant contributions
Christiana Care Health System nurses make to improving the outcomes and experience
of the patients we serve.
Every year, during nurses week in May, the Professional Nurse Council holds this
celebration to recognize the best-of-the-best within our organization. Every unit and
department is encouraged to nominate nurses for this prestigious award from their
respective areas.
These winners are then invited and recognized by nursing and organizational leaders
including the President and CEO of Christiana Care Health System.
Annual Excellence In Nursing Awards
http://www.christianacare.org/Nursing

11. Our professional practice model embodies our nursing practice model, our approach to nursing collaboration and our
approach to professional development for clinical nurses.
At Christiana Care, our nursing professional practice model includes:
 our clinical ladder
 our formal mentorship program
 our peer review program
 our care delivery model
Successful achievement of Clinical Ladder advancement results in not only recognition and financial return, but also
increased competency and a proven commitment to Christiana Care’s nursing department.
NURSING PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE MODEL

12. Our shared governance structure allows for idea exchange. Every nurse
within our health system has the opportunity to voluntarily participate on a
unit-level council as a member or leader; and even to represent his or her
colleagues in a position on a system-level council or committee.
Nurses, both at the bedside and leadership level have opportunities to
participate on committees or task forces convened to address a particular
need, bringing with them a unique perspective and a knowledge base
necessary for helping the group arrive at the optimal decision.
SHARED GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE

13. Christiana Care is one of the best-equipped hospitals in the nation
for safe patient handling. But few hospitals complement equipment with education as
well as we do, and fewer still have a dedicated in-house employee-injury-prevention
team, underscoring Christiana Care’s leadership in putting safety first.
PEEPS - Patient, Environment, Equipment, Posture, Safety
SAFE PATIENT HANDLING

14. Student Nurse Extern (SNE)
Program
Student nurse extern (SNE) programs
vary across Magnet organizations. Some
institutions offer them as a summer
program, others run year long. Several
institutions pay the students; others
structure the program as a clinical
course.
Residency Programs
Critical Care
Medical Nurse
Perioperative Nurse
Neonatal Nurse
Emergency Department

15. Christiana Care Nursing Orientation
The goal of our orientation process is to provide new nurses with the most
positive learning experience possible in a supportive and mentoring environment.
We start this process by matching new nurses with the best environment for their
continued growth and satisfaction. Nurses are “matched” with the unit that will
meet their interests and career development needs. The nursing orientation
process includes classroom sessions and hands-on activities for simulated
learning in our Virtual Education Simulation Training (VEST) Center, as well as
direct patient care.
Virtual Education Simulation Training (VEST) Center

16. The Christiana Care VNA Difference
When you or a loved one needs skilled home health care, it’s natural to turn to Christiana
Care Visiting Nurse Association (VNA). After all, we have been part of the community since
1922, helping people of all ages in Delaware live independently, manage chronic
conditions, cope with new diagnoses or medications, recover after surgery or child birth
and better manage daily living tasks and activities.
Positions available in VNA:
• Private Duty Nurses (RN or LPN)
• Home Health Aides (CNA)
• Registered Nurses

17. Come be a part of the Christiana Care Way!
A Rewarding Nursing Career Awaits YOU…
Why Apply for Careers at Christiana Care? We can only achieve our mission,
vision, values and strategic goals through a committed and loyal work force. And
our commitment is to be one of the best places to work in the Mid-Atlantic
region. Christiana Care offers competitive salaries and benefits and helps
employees balance work and home life. Pursue Careers at Christiana Care.
http://careers.christianacare.org/
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Christiana Care Health System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.