Patient Care RN - Labor & Delivery

Bayhealth; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 79,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k)/403(b) matching

Health, Dental, Vision

Disability and Life Insurance

On Site Child Care

Educational Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Bayhealth is seeking a Patient Care RN for Labor & Delivery in Dover, DE. This full-time night shift position at Kent Campus Hospital offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a leading Delaware healthcare system.

The role focuses on direct patient care in the Labor & Delivery unit, with responsibilities across care planning, medication administration, patient education, and ongoing documentation. A BSN is preferred and BLS/ACLS/PALS timing per policy.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing.
• RN license (Registered Nurse).
• BLS certification (within 6 months if not already obtained).
• ACLS/PALS within 6 months or as directed by manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, professional nursing care to acute care patients.
• Develop and execute patient-centered plans of care.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records.
• Administer medications following the five rights of medication administration.
• Provide wound care and dressing changes; document care accurately.
• Collaborate with physicians on treatment decisions and care plans.

Skills

Acute care RN

Education

Diploma or ADN

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Patient Care RN - Labor & Delivery(Job Id 17106)

Location: US:DE:Dover

Post Date: 8/18/2026

Category: Nursing/Nursing Support

Close Date:

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 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!

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: Nights / 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: Diploma or Associate Degree inNursing
  
• Credential(s): Registered Nurse RN
  Basic Life Support BLS
  NRP within 6 months of hire, if not already obtained
  Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - Within 6 months.
  *ACLS / PALS may be required per manager’s direction and timeframe*Commit to seeking specialty certification within time frame as indicated during interview
• Experience: Acute care RN expereince strongly preferred

Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor Degree Nursing BSN
  
• Credential(s): Certification related to the position, if applicable.
• Experience: Experience in relevant specialty, Labor & Delivery L&D

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