Patient Care RN - Med Surg 2B Night Shift

Bayhealth; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayhealth is seeking a Patient Care RN for Med Surg 2B on the Night shift at the Kent Campus Hospital in Dover, DE. The role offers full-time hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

The RN will provide direct patient care, develop care plans, administer medications, and collaborate with physicians to ensure quality outcomes. Associates degree or nursing diploma required with RN license and BLS; ACLS/PALS may be required by management.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing or nursing diploma is required.
• Current RN license with applicable BLS and ACLS/PALS 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.
• Counsel and educate patients and care partners on treatment plans.
• Administer medications following the five rights of administration.
• Provide wound care and dressing changes as applicable.
• Read and interpret patient information to guide treatment decisions.
• Consult with physicians to determine best treatment decisions.
• Perform nursing interventions to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Observe and record patient responses to interventions.
• Deliver safe, high-quality patient care.
• Delegate tasks to unlicensed assistive staff and LPNs as appropriate.
• Uphold core values of compassion, accountability, respect, teamwork and integrity.
• Contribute to quality and performance improvement plans.
• Participate in ethical decision making as needed.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of patient care.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

RN License

BLS

ACLS/PALS as required

Bachelor Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Patient Care RN - Med Surg 2B Night Shift(Job Id 17805)

Location US:DE:Dover Post Date 10/15/2026

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 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: Evening/ Night

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 Degree Nursing Or Nursing Diploma.
• Credential(s): Registered Nurse, Basic Life Support & Advanced Cardiovascular 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: None 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.

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