Charge Nurse- DE-ABH New

Overview

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change - helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives - including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan
  
  

Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.

Job Description

Elwyn Seeks a Charge Nurse to provide clinical leadership, nursing education, and direct support to the Adult Behavioral Health Programs and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams across Delaware. This role ensures high-quality nursing practice, promotes clinical excellence, supports regulatory compliance, and reinforces a therapeutic, recovery-oriented environment for the individuals we serve. The Charge Nurse serves as a skilled resource and mentor for program nurses, provides LLAM (Limited Lay Administration of Medication) training to Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), and may provide on-site nursing coverage in program homes when needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership & Support
• Serve as the primary clinical nursing lead for all Delaware sites, offering guidance and expertise in behavioral health and psychiatric nursing care.
• Support program nurses with complex clinical situations, medication management, assessments, and care coordination.
• Provide direct nursing coverage in a program home during call-outs, vacations, or identified staffing needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to promote integrated, person-centered care.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with state regulations, agency policies, and best-practice standards.
• Education & Training
• Provide LLAM training and competency assessments for DSPs across program homes.
• Offer ongoing nursing education, skills coaching, and professional development for nursing staff.
• Develop or assist in updating nursing protocols, teaching materials, and clinical competencies.
• Support orientation and onboarding for new nurses and clinical staff.
• Program & Site Support
• Travel regularly to all six Delaware sites to maintain a visible and supportive presence.
• Monitor and support clinical workflows, documentation practices, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with site leadership to identify clinical needs, implement solutions, and support program growth.
• Assist with audits, incident reviews, and follow-up training or corrective actions as needed.
• Leadership & Collaboration
• Role model professional nursing standards, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented practices.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Nursing, Program Directors, and ACT leadership.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and supportive work environment for all team members.
  
  

Education

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Delaware or Compact MSL is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of nursing experience, with at least 2 years in behavioral health or psychiatric care required.
• Leadership, nurse charge, or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in adult behavioral health, ACT, community-based care, or residential programs, highly valued.
• Prior experience providing clinical training or education preferred.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health diagnoses, psychopharmacology, and crisis management.
• Excellent communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and make sound clinical decisions.
• Commitment to recovery-oriented, person-centered, and trauma-informed care.
• Comfortable with routine travel throughout the state.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.