Registered Nurse I-III

Introduction

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Summary Statement

This class describes the entry-level of registered nursing work. Positions at this level report to a technical supervisor.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental core functions common to positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of every job duty for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• 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 makes recommendations regarding quality assurance activities.

Job Requirement Series

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
• Delaware temporary 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:

• Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Nursing
• OR at least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse
• 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:

• At least two years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• OR a Bachelors degree or higher in Nursing
• AND at least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse
• OR a Masters degree or higher in Nursing
• Possession of a Delaware Registered Nurse license
• OR multi-state compact license

Additional Posting Information

This is a Casual Seasonal position, which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

Conditions of Hire

• 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.
• Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.
• Criminal Background Check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.
• The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
• 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 Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system, where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires 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.

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training, and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title, and job duties. For education and training, list the name of the educational provider, training course titles, and a summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application, including your employment, education, and training history as it relates to the job requirements. Once you have submitted your application online, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the "My Applications" tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling 800-232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com. You may also call 302-739-5458 or email DHR_ADAConcerns@delaware.gov for additional applicant services support.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware, including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.