Patient Care RN -PCU NIGHTS

Bayhealth; Dover (DE); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 81 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Generous Paid Time Off

Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans

Health, Dental, Vision

Disability and Life Insurance

On Site Child Care

Educational Reimbursement

Health Care and Dependent Care FSA

Voluntary Benefits

Resumo da oferta

Bayhealth is seeking a Patient Care RN for the PCU Night shift at the Kent Campus in Dover, DE. The role emphasizes high-quality nursing care, patient safety, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The unit is a 32-bed telemetry step-down with focus on neurological conditions; Bayhealth supports residency, orientation, and professional development, with a strong culture of compassion and teamwork.

Qualificações

• Direct patient care in acute settings.
• Administer medications following the five rights.
• Counsel and educate patients and families on treatment plans.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct professional nursing care to specified patient population.
• Develops a patient-centered plan of care based on individual needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records.
• Administer medications safely and accurately.

Formação académica

Associate Degree in Nursing

Nursing Diploma

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Patient Care RN -PCU NIGHTS(Job Id 17919)

Location US:DE:Dover

Post Date 10/19/2026

Category Nursing/Nursing Support

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: Nights

SALARY RANGE:37.98 - 58.87 HOURLY

Unit Description:

PCU- The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is a large 32 bed telemetry step-down unit located at the Bayhealth Kent Campus in Dover. We care for an adult 18+ patient population with complex comorbidities not limited to, but with a special focus in neurological diagnoses. We serve as a fast-paced transition point between the Intensive Care Unit and medical surgical unit s. We are looking for team members that are critical thinkers, adaptable, and enjoy a challenge. We prioritize safe patient care and the Bayhealth values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork. As a unit , we focus on teamwork and support growth and professional development at all positions. We participate in the accredited Nurse Residency Program, have a robust orientation process, and team culture that can support nurses with varying backgrounds and levels of experience.

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 (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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