Patient Care RN - Critical Care ICU

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

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Disability and life insurance options

Educational reimbursement

Onsite child care

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dover is seeking a part-time Patient Care Registered Nurse for night shifts in the Critical ICU. This role involves providing professional nursing care, developing patient care plans, and ensuring medication administration accuracy. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program with an RN credential. Preference is given to those with acute-care experience. Join a team focused on quality patient care and safety, with competitive pay ranging from $36.17 to $56.06 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program/university.
• Registered Nurse (RN) credential required.
• Acute‑care experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients.
• Develop patient‑centered care plans.
• Administer medications accurately.
• Consult with physicians for treatment decisions.
• Document patient care accurately.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Wound care

Patient education

Emergency response

Education

Diploma or Associate in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

ACLS/PALS (if applicable)

Job description

Patient Care RN - Critical ICU at Bayhealth.

Base pay range

$36.17/hr - $56.06/hr

Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s leading health‑care provider with hospitals in Dover and Milford and additional facilities across Kent and Sussex Counties. The Kent Campus is roughly 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and Baltimore, while the Sussex Campus is about 30 minutes from Delaware’s coast.

Bayhealth offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package (eligible positions) that includes generous paid time off and holidays, matching 401(k)/403(b) plans, excellent health, dental, and vision coverage, disability and life insurance options, onsite child care, educational reimbursement, and flexible spending accounts, among other voluntary benefits such as critical care coverage.

Location & Status

Location: Kent Campus Hospital

Status: Part‑time, 48 hours biweekly

Shift: Nights / Variable

Salary Range: $36.17 – $56.06 per hour

General Summary

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit, committed to quality and safety. Nursing practices require specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill performed according to 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 determine the 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.
• Delegate to unlicensed assistive staff and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) staff.
• Demonstrate standards of excellence, practicing nursing with core values of compassion, accountability, respect, teamwork, and integrity.
• 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: Graduate of an accredited nursing program/university with a Diploma or Associate in Nursing.
• Credential(s): Registered Nurse (RN); Basic Life Support (BLS). ACLS/PALS may be required per manager’s direction and timeframe; commit to seeking specialty certification within the timeframe indicated during interview.
• Experience: Acute‑care experience strongly preferred (not required).

Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Credential(s): Certification related to the position, if applicable.
• Experience: Experience in relevant specialty, Critical Care.