Patient Care RN - Float Pool - Premium Pay

Bayhealth; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 49,827 - 77,228; Full 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

Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Delaware is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care at Sussex Campus Hospital. The role entails direct patient care, development of personalized care plans, and collaboration with physicians. Candidates should possess an Associate Degree in Nursing and have a commitment to ongoing education and certification. The position offers a competitive hourly salary ranging from $36.17 to $56.06, with generous benefits including paid time off and educational reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse credential required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• ACLS / PALS may be required.
• Commitment to specialty certification expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in an acute care setting.
• Develop patient-centered care plans.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Consult with physicians for treatment decisions.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Wound care

Patient education

Confidentiality maintenance

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Job 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, as well as a stand‑alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency 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!

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

Location: Sussex Campus Hospital

Status: Full Time 72 Hours

Shift: 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 using the process in accordance with hospital policy, procedures and nursing philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, professional nursing care to specified population of patients in the acute care setting.
• Develops a patient centered plan of care based on individualized needs.
• Maintains confidentiality of the patient medical record.
• Counsel and educate patients and their care partner 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
• Performs nursing interventions to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Observe and record patient behavior and response to nursing interventions.
• Demonstrates quality, safe and effective patient care.
• Provides delegation to unlicensed assistive staff and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) staff
• Demonstrates standards of excellence which includes practicing nursing with core values of compassion, accountability, respect, teamwork and integrity.
• Demonstrates understanding and executes quality and performance improvement plans. (only for RN evaluation)
• Participates in decision making and takes actions based on ethical principles. (only for RN evaluation)
• Provides timely and accurate documentation of patient care.
• All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.

Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience

• Education: Associate Degree Nursing Or 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:

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