Patient Care RN - Float Pool - Premium Pay

Bayhealth; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 49,827 - 77,228; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans

Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision

Disability and Life Insurance options

On Site Child Care

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

Bayhealth is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse for Kent Campus Hospital in Dover, Delaware. This role requires delivering professional nursing care to patients on night shifts, with responsibilities including direct patient care, developing care plans, and administering medication. Candidates should have a nursing diploma and valid RN credentials. The position offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $36.17 to $56.06, along with generous benefits and a commitment to quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program/university is required.
• Registered Nurse license is mandatory.
• Preferred experience in relevant specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct professional nursing care to a specified population of patients.
• Develop a patient-centered plan of care based on needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient medical records.
• Administer medication accurately.
• Consult with physicians for treatment decisions.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Patient education

Wound care

Communication

Education

Nursing Diploma

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support

ACLS/PALS certification

Job description

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
• Disability and Life Insurance options
• On Site Child Care
• Educational Reimbursement
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Benefits including Critical Care Coverage

Location

Kent Campus Hospital

Position Details

Part Time 48 Hours
Shifts: Nights
Salary Range: 36.17 - 56.06 hourly

General Summary

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit with a commitment to quality and safety. Professional nursing practices, requiring specialized knowledge, judgment and skill, are performed in accordance with hospital policy, procedures and nursing philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct professional nursing care to a specified population of patients in the acute care setting.
• Develop a patient‑centered plan of care based on individualized needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of the patient medical record.
• Counsel and educate patients and their 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, making treatment decisions when appropriate.
• Consult with physicians to decide on best treatment decisions when appropriate.
• Perform nursing interventions to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Observe and record patient behavior and response to nursing interventions.
• Demonstrate quality, safe and effective patient care.
• Provide delegation to unlicensed assistive staff and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) staff.
• Demonstrate standards of excellence including practicing nursing with core values of compassion, accountability, respect, teamwork and integrity.
• Demonstrate understanding and execute quality and performance improvement plans (only for RN evaluation).
• Participate in decision making and take actions based on ethical principles (only for RN evaluation).
• Provide timely and accurate documentation of patient care.
• Perform all other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.

Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience

• Education: Nursing Diploma; must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program/university.
• Credential(s): Registered Nurse; Basic Life Support; ACLS/PALS may be required per manager’s direction and timeframe; commit to seeking specialty certification within timeframe as indicated during interview.
• Experience: Required: Preferred experience in relevant specialty.

Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience

• Education: Bachelor Degree in Nursing.
• Credential(s): Certification related to the position, if applicable.
• Experience: (Provide specific preferred experience if applicable).