Registered Nurse I-III (NURSING CAREER FAIR)

DelDOT; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives up to $10,000

Referral bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A state health department in Georgetown, Delaware, is seeking qualified nursing professionals for various levels of Registered Nurse positions. The role involves providing direct nursing care, developing care plans, and coordinating health services. Successful candidates will participate in a recruitment incentive program offering significant bonuses for joining. A valid Delaware Registered Nurse license is required, along with varying levels of education and experience depending on the specific RN position. This position offers essential benefits and a comprehensive orientation upon hire.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a valid Delaware Registered Nurse license.
• Bachelor's degree or 1 year experience required for RN II.
• At least 2 years experience or higher degree for RN III.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and evaluate care provided.
• Develop nursing care plans and provide health care guidance.
• Maintain effective working relationships with treatment team.

Skills

Direct nursing care

Health care plan development

Coordination of health care services

Supervisory skills

Communication

Education

Delaware Registered Nurse license

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Introduction

Nurses Make a Difference!

Now offering Recruitment and Referral Incentives at the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS).

• $10,000.00 recruitment incentive for Registered Nurses, Advanced Practice Nurses, Nurse Consultants, Nursing Supervisors, Compliance Nurses
• $7,500.00 recruitment incentive for Licensed Practical Nurse
• $5,000.00 recruitment incentive for Certified Nursing Assistant

Referral bonuses of $1,000 are available to referring DHSS employees.

You must be a new employee to the State of DE to be eligible for this program.

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) seeks to increase the number of applicants for clinical nursing positions by offering a recruitment incentive to eligible Advanced Practice Nurse, Nurse Consultant, Nursing Supervisor, Compliance Nurse, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, and Certified Nursing Assistant candidates in accordance with the DHSS Recruitment and Referral Incentive Program.

The program provides incentives as follows:

• Recruitment incentives will be paid in quarterly installments over the first year of hire and will begin after the first quarter of employment. New employees accepting this recruitment bonus must commit to two consecutive years of employment with DHSS.
• Referral bonuses of $1,000 are available to current DHSS employees who refer new hires to the state in the following classifications: Advanced Practice Nurse, Nurse Consultant, Nursing Supervisor, Compliance Nurse, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, and Certified Nursing Assistant. Referral bonuses of $1,000 will be paid in quarterly installments over the first year of hire of the referred applicant.

NOTE: This program is administered by the Department of Health and Social Services. The program may be terminated by the State at any time.

Summary Statement

The incumbent in this position provides nursing services including, but not limited to, direct nursing care, assessments, nursing care plans, and coordination of health care services for the residents. The incumbent will supervise and evaluate the care provided to the residents by the certified nursing assistants. In addition, the incumbent will have regular contact with residents, families, nursing staff, physicians, dietary, pharmacy, administration, and other ancillary departments of the facility.

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

• Possession of a Delaware Registered Nurse license, Delaware temporary license or multi‑state compact license.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Registered Nurse II

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing or at least one year experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Possession of a Delaware Registered Nurse license or multi‑state compact license.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Registered Nurse III

• At least two years’ experience as a Registered Nurse or a Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing and at least one year experience as a Registered Nurse or a Master's degree or higher in Nursing.
• Possession of a Delaware Registered Nurse license or multi‑state compact license.

Additional Posting Information

This is a series posting. Applicants must check the box for each level they wish to be considered for. If you do not check each box, you will not be considered for the unchecked levels, even if you meet the requirements of that level.

This posting may be closed on or before 09/27/2026 upon filling the vacant position(s).

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.
• A satisfactory criminal background check is required and must be covered by the applicant, with an estimated cost of $85.00. Pre‑employment drug testing is also required.
• All new hires are required to complete a 2‑Step TB/PPD test, which will be administered on their first day at the facility.
• 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 participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your 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.
• DHSS does not provide employment‑based sponsorship.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

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 name of educational provider, training course titles and 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 [e-mail] 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.