Registered Nurse III

DelDOT; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Recruitment Incentive for Registered Nurses

Referral bonus of $1,000 for current DOS employees

Job summary

DelDOT is looking for a Registered Nurse III in Milford, Delaware. This position offers substantial recruitment incentives for new hires and requires at least two years of nursing experience or relevant educational qualifications.

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide essential direct nursing care, develop nursing care plans, and maintain effective teamwork while preparing necessary reporting and documentation. Eligible candidates must possess a Delaware nursing license.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Possession of a Delaware Registered Nurse license or a multi-state compact license.

Responsibilities

• Provide or evaluate direct nursing care.
• Develop, implement, and review nursing care plans.
• Prepare records and reports related to nursing activities.

Skills

Direct nursing care

Nursing care plan development

Patient health care instruction

Maintaining treatment team relationships

Quality assurance recommendations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Introduction

Make a Difference! Now offering Recruitment and Referral Incentives at the Department of State (DOS).

• $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 Nurses
• $5,000.00 Recruitment Incentive for Certified Nurse’s Assistants
• Referral bonuses of $1,000 are available to referring DOS employees.

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

The Department of State (DOS) 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 DOS 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 DOS. Referral bonuses of $1,000 are available to current DOS employees who refer new hires to the state in the specified classifications and will also be paid in quarterly installments over the first year of hire of the referred applicant.

NOTE: This program is administered by the Department of State (DOS). The program may be terminated by the State at any time.

Summary Statement

This class describes the advanced level of registered nursing work. Positions at this level report to a technical supervisor and the incumbent may travel periodically to conduct site visits, as needed.

Essential Functions

• 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 Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Registered Nurse III

• At least two years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, or a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing with 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 a multi‑state compact license.

Additional Posting Information

This posting may be closed on or before 12/01/2026 upon filling the vacant position(s).

Conditions of Hire

• All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in 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 classified under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) elected by employees 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 hire’s 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.