
Chimes
Hiring organization · Based in Newark, DE
- 1
- open role, live count
- 3.3
- Google rating
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What the day-to-day looks like
Benefits
Employee reviews rate pay and benefits at 3.0 out of 5 stars, suggesting a below-average perception of the compensation and benefits offering.
The city
Living in Newark, DE
Newark, Delaware offers a classic college-town feel as home to the University of Delaware, blending tree-lined residential streets with a walkable Main Street corridor of shops and eateries. Its small-town charm, proximity to major mid-Atlantic cities, and community-oriented atmosphere make it a welcoming spot for nurses seeking a balanced, lower-stress pace of life.
Browse roles in Newark- State price level · Delaware
- about the national average
- State index 99.8 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,654/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $76,912/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
Chimes is a nonprofit organization headquartered in the Mid-Atlantic region, supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health needs.
More about Chimes
With 29 active employment sites across Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, and the District of Columbia, the organization employs over 3,570 people and serves more than 26,000 individuals annually. The Newark, DE location is one of their service sites in Delaware. For nursing professionals, Chimes offers a community-based care model rather than a traditional hospital setting. The Registered Nurse role involves monitoring and assessing the health status of individuals served, maintaining individualized healthcare plans, coordinating medical appointments and medication management, providing staff education, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Nurses also provide on-call support and backup coverage. The role requires an active Delaware RN license and involves compliance with Delaware nursing standards and HIPAA regulations. Working at Chimes is described as mission-driven and family-oriented, with an emphasis on compassion and empowering the individuals they serve. However, employee reviews from nursing staff indicate a mixed experience, with particular concerns around management support, pay and benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.
Chimes' mission is 'Empowering Lives. Enabling Futures.' The organization is dedicated to helping people of differing abilities and behavioral health needs thrive through personalized care, innovative programs, and pathways to independence. Their stated values emphasize compassion, community, and treating employees as family. They describe themselves as 'More Than Just a Job. We're a Family.' with every role rooted in their mission to help people live empowered and fulfilling lives.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
Indeed reviews for Nursing Assistant roles at Chimes show an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 397 reviews. Detailed sub-ratings include: Work-life balance 3.3/5, Pay and benefits 3.0/5, Job security and advancement 2.9/5, Management 2.9/5, and Culture 3.0/5. Positive feedback highlights time and location flexibility, ability to meet personal goals, and a clear sense of purpose. Areas flagged for improvement include trust in colleagues, sense of belonging, and support from managers.
The good
- Mission-driven work with clear sense of purpose supporting individuals with differing abilities
- Time and location flexibility noted by employees
- Family-oriented workplace culture emphasizing compassion
- Variety in nursing responsibilities including care coordination, staff education, and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Stated RN salary of $85,000 based on experience
The hard parts
- Low management rating (2.9/5) with concerns about support from managers
- Pay and benefits rated below average at 3.0/5
- Limited job security and advancement opportunities rated 2.9/5
- Employee concerns about trust in colleagues and sense of belonging
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