RN DHC Milford
Milford, Delaware
Delaware Hospice is actively seeking a full-time Registered Nurses to work at our beautiful free-standing Inpatient Center in Milford, Delaware.
Posted Oct 5 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- 7am-7pm · 12-hour Schedule will be 7am-7pm to include every other weekend.
- Unit and setting
- Inpatient Center · Hospice Delaware Hospice nurses may care for pediatric patients.pediatric patients
- License
- RN license Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Delaware.Registered Nurse license
- Term
- Permanent Delaware Hospice is actively seeking a full-time Registered Nurses to work at our beautiful free-standing Inpatient Center in Milford, Delaware.Full-time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- Registered Nurse license Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Delaware. Check your license
- Certification
- CPR certification CPR certification required.
- Education
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
- Experience
- nursing experience Minimum of two years nursing, preferably in hospice or home care.
Preferred
- Certification
- Certification in hospice nursing Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred/Certification in hospice nursing preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree in nursing
- Experience
- hospice or home care
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
- Bonus
- Retention awards
- Bonus
- referral programs
Benefits
- BenefitsComprehensive compensationComprehensive compensation
- BenefitsHealth, dental, vision, life and disability insuranceHealth, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- BenefitsPre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accountsPre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Benefits403(B) retirement fund with company contribution after 1 year of service403(B) retirement fund with company contribution after 1 year of service
- BenefitsRN Career LaddersRN Career Ladders
- BenefitsPaid time offPaid time off
More benefits (6)
- BenefitsReimbursement for certification fees, and tuition assistanceReimbursement for certification fees, and tuition assistance
- BenefitsRetention awardsRetention awards
- BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program to you and family members at no cost to youEmployee Assistance Program to you and family members at no cost to you
- BenefitsEmployee recognition and referral programsEmployee recognition and referral programs
- BenefitsFun contests to promote a healthy lifestyleFun contests to promote a healthy lifestyle
- Employee Assistance Program
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- provide hospice services to patients and families The PRN RN functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide hospice services to patients and families.
- Day to day
- provide quality nursing care to Inpatient Center Hospice patients Utilizes the nursing process to provide quality nursing care to Inpatient Center Hospice patients in accordance with Delaware Hospice policy.
- Day to day
- lift and turn patients as needed Must be able to lift and turn patients as needed in normal course of patient care, following industry standards and guidelines for safety and correct ergonomic practices.
- Charting
- State of the Art EMR system State of the Art EMR system
- Hours stated
- 7am-7pm to include every other weekend
- Weekends
- every other weekend Schedule will be 7am-7pm to include every other weekend.
- Details
- exposure to blood, body tissue and fluids
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Hospice has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
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Delaware Hospice is actively seeking a full-time Registered Nurses to work at our beautiful free-standing Inpatient Center in Milford, Delaware. Schedule will be 7am-7pm to include every other weekend.
New GRADS are welcome to apply! Hospice/homecare experience not required. Come to us with the Hospice Heart and we will train you!
We invite you to explore a Delaware Hospice career to rediscover the hands-on, patient centered care that drew you to the nursing profession in the first place. Our nurses are an integral part of Delaware Hospice's mission and interdisciplinary team.
The PRN RN functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide hospice services to patients and families. Utilizes the nursing process to provide quality nursing care to Inpatient Center Hospice patients in accordance with Delaware Hospice policy. Must be able to lift and turn patients as needed in normal course of patient care, following industry standards and guidelines for safety and correct ergonomic practices. Employees involved in patient care may be exposed to blood, body tissue and fluids regularly and are expected to follow all health care industry safety guidelines indicated in our procedures manual.
- Delaware Hospice nurses may care for pediatric patients.
- We offer specialized training and orientation for nurses who wish to be part of the Katybug team.
- Our Katybug program specializes in helping kids from perinatal to young adult, find relief from pain and symptoms in their own home, while offering families the practical resources and emotional support they need to cope.
You will be part of an entire team of highly qualified, caring individuals assists with the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of you and your loved ones. The dedicated Delaware Hospice team includes:
- Medical Director: Consults with your primary physician, oversees your care plan, and, if necessary, may serve as your attending physician.
- Registered Nurse: Acts as your primary point of contact, conducts weekly medical assessments, manages your loved one’s care plan, lets you know what to expect, and answers your questions.
- Certified Nursing Assistant: Provides personal care to your loved one and keeps you informed and advised.
- Social Worker: Provides emotional care and supports the needs of the whole family.
- Chaplain: Offers spiritual direction and prayer.
- Adult and Child Bereavement Counselor: Provides grief support.
- Volunteers: Offer companionship and encouragement.
- Delaware Hospice cares for our staff with the same commitment we have to our patients. This is reflected in the generous benefits we provide and the opportunities for growth and advancement that we make available to our team. Benefits include:
- Comprehensive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- State of the Art EMR system
- 403(B) retirement fund with company contribution after 1 year of service
- RN Career Ladders
- Paid time off
- Reimbursement for certification fees, and tuition assistance
- Retention awards
- Employee Assistance Program to you and family members at no cost to you
- Employee recognition and referral programs
- Fun contests to promote a healthy lifestyle
Delaware Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Since 1982, Delaware Hospice has provided the highest quality hospice and healthcare services, and serves as a trusted community partner in end-of-life education and support. Accredited by the Joint Commission, Delaware Hospice continues to be the largest and only licensed, non-profit, community-based hospice serving Delaware. Now also providing care in Pennsylvania; southern Chester and Delaware counties. For more information about Delaware Hospice’s programs and services, upcoming events, or employment opportunities, call 800-838-9800 or visit our website, www.delawarehospice.org.
Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Delaware. Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred/Certification in hospice nursing preferred. Minimum of two years nursing, preferably in hospice or home care. CPR certification required.
What's around it?
Milford, DEFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about the same as the US average
- Median rent
- $1,260/mo
- Household income
- $59,464/yr, all local households, not nurse pay