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Delaware Veterans Home to host nursing job fair Dec. 10

Signing bonuses available for qualified applicants
December 7, 2019

Nurses of all practice levels are invited to the Delaware Veterans Home from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 10, to hear more about opportunities to further their careers by serving those who served the nation. 

The veterans home is seeking qualified applicants to help meet the healthcare needs of its residents, all of whom are Delaware military veterans.

Positions are available for certified nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses and registered nurses. Jobs at the veterans home include comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits and opportunities for growth and advancement.

This year, the veterans home will offer signing bonuses to eligible new hires in the amounts of $1,500 for CNAs, $2,000 for LPNs and $3,500 for RNs. On-the-spot interviews will be conducted and same-day job offers will be made.

“The Delaware Veterans Home is special place with a special mission and being part of our team means being part of a legacy of service to our state and our country,” said Archie Poling, director of nursing and acting administrator of the Delaware Veterans Home. “Like many other health care facilities in the region, we always have a need for highly qualified nurses at the veterans home. At this year’s job fair, I look forward to sharing our unique story and inviting applicants to grow their professional careers with us.”

Applicants should bring a resume, references, driver’s license, Social Security card, CPR certification if available, and a nursing license or CNA certification.

The Delaware Veterans Home is a 150-bed residential skilled nursing care facility for qualified Delaware military veterans. Established in 2007, the veterans home is a division of the Delaware Department of State.

The Delaware Veterans Home is at 100 Delaware Veterans Blvd., Milford For more information, call 302-424-6000. To see job postings and applications, go to www.delawarestatejobs.com

 

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