Compassionate Acute Care RN - Night Shifts (Part-Time)

Bayhealth; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Bayhealth Medical Center seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for a part-time night shift at the Kent Campus Hospital. This role provides direct patient care in an acute setting, developing individualized plans and ensuring safety and quality of care.

Responsibilities include medication administration, patient education, wound care, and collaboration with physicians to determine best treatment paths. Strong acute care experience preferred; BLS required, ACLS/PALS may be needed.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing is required.
• RN with BLS certification; ACLS/PALS may be required per manager direction.
• Acute care RN experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, professional nursing care in the acute care setting.
• Develop a patient-centered plan of care based on individualized needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient medical records.
• Counsel and educate patients and care partners on treatment plans.
• Administer medication following the five rights of medication administration.
• Provide wound care and dressing changes as applicable.
• Read and interpret patient information and assist with treatment decisions.
• Consult with physicians to decide on best treatment decisions.
• Perform nursing interventions to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Observe and record patient behavior and response to care.
• Demonstrate standards of excellence with compassion, accountability, respect, teamwork and integrity.
• Oversee delegation to unlicensed staff and LPNs.
• Contribute to quality and performance improvement plans.

Education

Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor Degree Nursing

Job description

Bayhealth Medical Center seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for a part-time night shift at the Kent Campus Hospital. This role provides direct patient care in an acute setting, developing individualized plans and ensuring safety and quality of care.

Responsibilities include medication administration, patient education, wound care, and collaboration with physicians to determine best treatment paths. Strong acute care experience preferred; BLS required, ACLS/PALS may be needed.