Patient Care RN - Clinical Observation Unit

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

Job summary

Bayhealth Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care RN for the Clinical Observation Unit. The position is full time at the Kent Campus with variable shifts and an hourly salary range of $37.98–$58.87.

The RN provides professional nursing care, develops individualized care plans, administers medications, and participates in patient education and safety initiatives. Associated benefits and a comprehensive benefits package are offered to eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree Nursing or Nursing Diploma.
• Credentials: Registered Nurse; Basic Life Support; ACLS / PALS may be required per manager’s direction.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, professional nursing care to patients in the acute care setting.
• Develop a patient-centered plan of care based on individual needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient medical records and document care.
• Counsel and educate patients and care partners on treatment plans.
• Administer medications following five rights of medication administration.
• Provide wound care and dressing changes as applicable.
• Read and interpret patient information to support treatment decisions.
• Consult with physicians to determine best treatment decisions when appropriate.
• Record patient care timely and accurately; participate in quality and performance initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Documentation

Education

Associate Degree Nursing

Nursing Diploma

Job description

Patient Care RN - Clinical Observation Unit(Job Id 17887)

Location: US:DE:Dover

Post Date: 10/13/2026

Category: Nursing/Nursing Support

Employment Type: Employee

Description

If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk?

Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, a s well as stand -alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid E mergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton . We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore . Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!

Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:

• 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
• Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!

Location: Kent Campus Hospital

Status: Full Time 72 Hours

Shift: Variable

SALARY RANGE:37.98 - 58.87 HOURLY

General Summary:

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

Responsibilities:

1. Provide direct, professional nursing care to specified population of patients in the acute care setting.
2. Develops a patient centered plan of care based on individualized needs.
3. Maintains confidentiality of the patient medical record.
4. Counsel and educate patients and their care partner on treatment plans.
5. Administer medication following the five rights of medication administration.
6. Provide wound care and dressing changes, as applicable.
7. Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions, when appropriate.
8. Consult with physicians to decide on best treatment decisions when appropriate
9. Performs nursing interventions to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
10. Observe and record patient behavior and response to nursing interventions.
11. Demonstrates quality, safe and effective patient care.
12. Provides delegation to unlicensed assistive staff and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) staff
13. Demonstrates standards of excellence which includes practicing nursing with core values of compassion, accountability, respect, teamwork and integrity.
14. Demonstrates understanding and executes quality and performance improvement plans. (only for RN evaluation)
15. Participates in decision making and takes actions based on ethical principles. (only for RN evaluation)
16. Provides timely and accurate documentation of patient care.
17. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.

Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:

• Education: Associate DegreeNursingOr Nursing Diploma.
• Credential(s): Registered Nurse;Basic Life Support; *ACLS / PALS may be required per manager’s direction and timeframe*Commit to seeking specialty certification within time frame as indicated during interview
• Experience: Required: Preferred: Experience in relevant specialty.

Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:

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