Patient Care RN - Operating Room

Bayhealth; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 107,453,000 - 179,088,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus $15,000

Job summary

Bayhealth Medical Center in Dover, DE is seeking a Patient Care RN - Operating Room with at least three years of OR RN hospital experience. This is a full-time position at the Kent Campus with a variable shift.

The role offers a $15,000 signing bonus for qualified candidates who accept by December 31, 2026 and start no later than February 8, 2027, along with a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state.
• BLS required; ACLS/PALS may be required per manager's direction.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, professional nursing care in the OR.
• Develop a patient-centered plan of care.
• Administer medications following the five rights of medication administration.
• Document patient care timely and accurately.
• Collaborate with physicians to determine best treatment decisions.
• Provide wound care and dressing changes as applicable.

Skills

Operating Room RN

Nursing License

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Nursing Diploma

Registered Nurse License

BLS Certification

ACLS/PALS (as required)

Job description

Patient Care RN - Operating Room - 15K Signing Bonus(Job Id 16909)

Location: US:DE:Dover

Post Date: 8/6/2026

Category: Nursing/Nursing Support

Employment Type: Employee

Description

$15,000 signing bonus available! Must have at least three years' OR RN hospital experience, accept position by December 31, 2026 and start no later than February 8, 2027 in order to qualify for the bonus.

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 80 Hours

Shift: 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. 1. Provide direct, professional nursing care to specified population of patients in the acute care setting.
2. 2. Develops a patient centered plan of care based on individualized needs.
3. 3. Maintains confidentiality of the patient medical record.
4. 4. Counsel and educate patients and their care partner on treatment plans.
5. 5. Administer medication following the five rights of medication administration.
6. 6. Provide wound care and dressing changes, as applicable.
7. 7. Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions, when appropriate.
8. 8. Consult with physicians to decide on best treatment decisions when appropriate
9. 9. Performs nursing interventions to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
10. 10. Observe and record patient behavior and response to nursing interventions.
11. 11. Demonstrates quality, safe and effective patient care.
12. 12. Provides delegation to unlicensed assistive staff and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) staff
13. 13. Demonstrates standards of excellence which includes practicing nursing with core values of compassion, accountability, respect, teamwork and integrity.
14. 14. Demonstrates understanding and executes quality and performance improvement plans. (only for RN evaluation)
15. 15. Participates in decision making and takes actions based on ethical principles. (only for RN evaluation)
16. 16. Provides timely and accurate documentation of patient care.
17. 17. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.

Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience

• Education: Associate DegreeNursingOr 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 DegreeNursing
• Credential(s): Certification related to the position, if applicable.
• Experience:

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