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Postpartum (Mother/Baby) Nurse Residency Program
Summer 2027 Cohort | ChristianaCare
Application Deadline: December 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM
Are you a senior nursing student, recent nursing graduate, or new registered nurse interested in Maternal/Child Nursing? ChristianaCare is now accepting applications for the Postpartum (Mother/Baby) Nurse Residency Program , beginning July 19, 2027 .
ChristianaCare Nurse Residency Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs, reflecting our commitment to excellence in nursing education and clinical practice.
Why Choose a Nurse Residency Program?
Research demonstrates that nurses who participate in a structured residency program experience:
Increased clinical competency
Reduced medical errors
Lower self-reported stress
Greater job satisfaction
At ChristianaCare, we are committed to supporting registered nurses with less than one year of experience through specialty-focused residency programs designed to foster confidence, clinical excellence, and professional growth.
Program Overview
The Postpartum (Mother/Baby) Nurse Residency Program is designed for graduate nurses and RNs with less than 12 months of experience who are passionate about caring for mothers, newborns, and families during one of life's most important transitions.
Postpartum nurses play a vital role in supporting families by:
Assessing and caring for both mother and newborn
Monitoring the newborn's transition to extrauterine life
Providing education on newborn care and development
Supporting maternal recovery and postpartum health
Helping families build confidence in caring for their newborn
Upon completion of the program, nurse residents will possess the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to provide exceptional care to postpartum mothers, newborns, and their families.
Continuing Care Nursery
The Postpartum Unit also includes a Continuing Care Nursery , where newborns exposed to substance use during pregnancy receive specialized care after maternal discharge. Residents will gain experience caring for infants diagnosed with Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS) , including:
Ongoing assessment and monitoring
Withdrawal management
Medication administration when appropriate
Family education and support
Residency Curriculum
This intensive 24-week preceptor-led residency program includes:
Postpartum clinical orientation
Mother and newborn care training
Continuing Care Nursery experience
Specialty educational workshops
Classroom instruction and simulation experiences
Peer mentoring and support
Evidence-based practice
Communication and interdisciplinary collaboration
Professional development and leadership growth
Following orientation, residents continue their professional development through residency sessions during months 8, 10, and 12 .
Employment Commitment
Prior to the program start date, participants must:
Successfully pass the NCLEX
Obtain Delaware RN licensure or Compact State RN licensure
Upon hire, nurse residents will sign a commitment agreement requiring:
Two years of employment with ChristianaCare
A minimum of 15 months on the original unit of hire
Individuals who do not fulfill this commitment may be subject up to a $10,000 repayment obligation .
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must:
Graduate from an accredited nursing program before June 2027 (BSN preferred)
Hold or obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Have less than 12 months of RN experience by the program start date
Hold a Delaware RN license or Compact State RN license before the start date
Be willing and able to work all shifts, including:Days
Evenings
Nights
Weekends
Holidays
How to Apply
Please submit the following documents with your application:
Required Documents
Cover letter expressing your interest in the Postpartum Nurse Residency Program Please address your letter to Lesley Tepner
Current resume
Unofficial nursing school transcript
Additional Required Assessments
If it's determined that you meet the minimum qualifications will receive separate emails from third-party vendors and additional instruction on how to complete the following:
SkillSurvey Clinical References
Two clinical instructors are required to be entered
References are not needed at the time of application submission but must be entered in enough time for your instructors to respond prior to application deadline
Qualified candidates will receive instructions to submit contact information for clinical instructors
HeyMilo Audio Interview Questions
Completion of audio interview question is required
Instructions will be provided via email after qualification review
Both the SkillSurvey and HeyMilo assessments must be completed before a candidate can be considered for interviews.
What to Expect After Applying and Timeline
Qualified candidates will receive communication from the Talent Acquisition Team regarding required next steps, including:
Hey Milo Audio Questions
SkillSurvey clinical reference submission
December 17, 2026 - Application deadline
January 2027 - Eligible candidates (Candidate who have uploaded all required documents and completed all addtional assessments) Applications will be forwarded to residency coordinators for review
February 2027 - Digital live interviews begin
Late February 2027 - Offers extended to selected candidates
July 19. 2027 - Postpartum Nurse Residency Program start date
Important Delaware Licensure Information
The Delaware RN licensure process may take 6 to 8 weeks to complete. Delays in obtaining licensure may affect your ability to begin employment as scheduled if an offer is extended.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to begin fingerprinting and background check requirements immediately after submitting their application and to review licensure requirements through the Delaware Board of Nursing or their Compact State licensing board.
Questions?
For application assistance or program-related questions, please contact:
Begin your Mother/Baby nursing career with one of the region's most comprehensive nurse residency programs and gain the experience, mentorship, and clinical expertise needed to thrive in the Postpartum environment at ChristianaCare
This is a flat rate position, any individual hired into this position will be paid $39.38/hr plus any applicable differentials 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.
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