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Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical - Day Shift

Christiana Care Hospital in Newark is currently seeking to hire a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support the 4A Medical Unit.

Posted Sep 29 · “All candidates must have hospital setting acute care experience.” from the posting

Shift and hours
Day Shift · 7a-7p Day Shift (Hours: 7a-7p) Holidays and Weekends - per the department guidelines.
Unit and setting
4A Medical Unit · Hospital This unit accommodates patients who are awaiting long-term placement or have complex discharge needs.Patients awaiting long-term placement or with complex discharge needs
License
LPN license Eligible to be licensed in the State of Delaware.Eligible for Delaware LPN licensure
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Eligible for Delaware LPN licensure Eligible to be licensed in the State of Delaware. Check your license
Certification
BLS BLS required.
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing
Experience
Hospital setting acute care experience All candidates must have hospital setting acute care experience.

What it pays

Tuition assistance
Offered
Childcare
Offered
Pay reviews
Actual salary depends on skills, relevant experience, and qualifications

Benefits

  • BenefitsFull Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
  • BenefitsTwo retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributionsTwo retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions.
  • BenefitsGenerous paid time off with annual roll-over and cash out opportunitiesGenerous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
  • Benefits12-week paid parental leave12-week paid parental leave
  • BenefitsTuition assistanceTuition assistance
  • BenefitsCare.com membership, Care@Work backup care, retirement planning, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and vendor discounts
More benefits (10)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance
  • 403(b)
  • Gym membership
  • Life insurance

The role and schedule

Unit
6MS Long Stay Medical Surgical Unit Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - 6MS Long Stay
Patients
Adults aged 18 and older with generally stable conditions Our patient population consists of adults aged 18 and older, and their conditions are generally stable.
Unit size
16-bed unit The Medical Surgical Unit for Long Stay is a 16-bed unit that provides round-the-clock medical care.
Weekends
Per department guidelines Day Shift (Hours: 7a-7p) Holidays and Weekends - per the department guidelines.
Holidays
Per department guidelines

The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.

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ChristianaCare
Hospital
Christiana Hospital
Address
4755 OGLETOWN-STANTON ROAD, NEWARK, DE, 19718
CMS rating
4 of 5 stars
Beds
1,172

About CHRISTIANA HOSPITAL

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

Med surg A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

Posted on ChristianaCare’s careers page.

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - 6MS Long Stay

Day Shift (Hours: 7a-7p) Holidays and Weekends - per the department guidelines.

Newark, DE

Christiana Care Hospital in Newark is currently seeking to hire a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support the 4A Medical Unit.

The Medical Surgical Unit for Long Stay is a 16-bed unit that provides round-the-clock medical care. This unit accommodates patients who are awaiting long-term placement or have complex discharge needs.

Our patient population consists of adults aged 18 and older, and their conditions are generally stable. Patients are typically received and transferred from medical or surgical inpatient floors.

ChristianaCare Offers

Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc. Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions. Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out 12-week paid parental leave Tuition assistance Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, and much more!

Education and Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing Eligible to be licensed in the State of Delaware. All candidates must have hospital setting acute care experience. BLS required. Sign commitment upon hire to obtain an RN license and then a subsequent BSN degree within the defined time frame.

Qualities and experience we are looking for

Excellent partnership within and across disciplines! We work with a team that values collaboration and recognizes the importance of serving together. Strong critical thinking and prioritization Anticipating the needs of others by helping with compassion and generosity.

Hourly Pay Range: $27.86 - $41.78

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.

EEO Statement: ChristianaCare 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.

What's around it?

Christiana Hospital · Newark, DE

Newark, DEFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$1,654/mo
Household income
$76,912/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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