Patient Care RN - Med Surg 2B

Bayhealth; Dover (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

Voluntary Benefits including Critical Care Coverage

Job summary

A regional healthcare leader in Dover, DE is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care in an acute care setting. The role requires a valid Registered Nurse credential and involves developing individualized care plans, administering medications, and consulting healthcare professionals on treatment decisions. Ideal candidates will have a nursing diploma or associate degree, with a bachelor’s degree preferred. Generous benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan are offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse credential is required.
• Education includes a Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree.
• Preferred: relevant specialty experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in acute care.
• Develop patient-centered care plans.
• Administer medications and provide wound care.
• Consult with physicians on treatment decisions.

Skills

Professional nursing care

Patient education

Medication administration

Wound care

Confidentiality

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree

Bachelor Degree Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Basic Life Support

ACLS / PALS (if required)

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 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

Kent Campus Hospital

Status

Full Time 72 Hours

Shift

Evening/Night

Salary Range

36.17 - 56.06 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

• 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: Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree
• 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 Education, Credential(s) and Experience

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