RN / REGISTERED NURSE - PROGRESSIVE CARE UNIT - PART TIME

Beebe Healthcare; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Long Term Sick accrual

Employer Contribution Plan

Disability insurance

Drug coverage

Job summary

Beebe Healthcare is seeking a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse for a part‑time day shift. You will provide direct and indirect nursing care to intermediate care patients, promoting safety, healing, and well‑being.

Join a mission‑driven team in a coastal community, with comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, PTO, and supportive career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2 years nursing experience caring for Step Down level of care patients including cardiothoracic surgery patients, preferred.
• EPIC preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to intermediate care patients.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care.
• Deliver safe, patient-centered care with a focus on safety and quality.

Skills

Step-down care

Cardiac care

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Why Beebe?

Become part of the Beebe team—an inclusive, mission‑driven organization located in a vibrant coastal community. At Beebe, you’ll build a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact on the health and well‑being of our patients. Join a team committed to excellence, collaboration, and compassionate care, and experience the fulfillment that comes from supporting a community that trusts and values the work you do every day.

In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:

• Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
• Tuition Assistance up to $5,250
• Paid Time Off
• Long Term Sick accrual
• Employer Contribution Plan
• Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
• Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
• College Bound 529 Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Beebe Perks via WorkAdvantage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Overview

Are you ready to elevate your nursing career in a dynamic and rewarding environment? We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse to join our dedicated healthcare team on a part‑time day shift schedule. In this vital role, you will provide both direct and indirect nursing care to intermediate care patients, promoting their safety, healing, and overall well‑being.

As a PCU RN, you will use your strong organizational, prioritization, and clinical interpretation skills to manage complex patient needs in a fast‑paced setting. You will work closely with a diverse multidisciplinary team, engaging in continuous collaboration to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care. Your ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and foster supportive patient relationships will make a meaningful impact on outcomes.

Responsibilities

Patient Care & Advocacy

• Facilitate, implement, and evaluate individualized Patient Plans of Care and corresponding outcomes.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to support positive patient results and ensure continuity of care.
• Serve as a strong patient advocate, promoting safety, dignity, and well‑being.

Clinical & Technical Competence

• Deliver timely and effective nursing interventions based on patient needs.
• Demonstrate strong clinical skills and technical proficiency in all aspects of patient care.
• Utilize sound clinical judgment to assess, analyze, and communicate patient information promptly.

Documentation & Communication

• Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and provider communications in real time.
• Perform ongoing review, initiation, and implementation of provider orders each shift.

Patient Safety & Risk Assessment

• Identify patient safety risk factors, including fall risk, skin integrity concerns, and the need for restraints.
• Implement appropriate safety interventions promptly and consistently.
• Follow medication safety policies and complete all required Safety Tracking Tools.

Delegation & Team Leadership

• Delegate tasks appropriately and supervise assigned staff to ensure high‑quality patient care.
• Take responsibility for all care provided to assigned patients.
• Report performance concerns to maintain a safe, supportive, and effective care environment.

Patient & Family Education

• Assess educational needs of patients and families, providing clear written and verbal instructions.
• Document all education delivered and evaluate understanding as appropriate.

Prioritization & Critical Thinking

• Prioritize tasks efficiently based on urgency, patient acuity, and available resources.
• Demonstrate independent problem‑solving skills, multitasking ability, and effective time management.

Professional Accountability & Development

• Proactively seek opportunities to expand clinical knowledge and experience.
• Support team members, willingly accept additional duties, and complete required education and competencies on time.
• Participate in unit‑based councils, performance improvement activities, and initiatives that enhance patient care and unit operations.
• Identify unit needs and contribute to meaningful solutions

Qualifications

• 2 years nursing experience caring for Step Down level of care patients including cardiothoracic surgery patients, preferred.
• EPIC preferred

Credentials

• RN - Registered Nurse
• BLS - Basic Life Saving certification
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support, or upon completion of department orientation
• NIH - Stroke Certification

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Entry

USD $36.20/Hr.

Max

USD $59.73/Hr.