RN / REGISTERED NURSE - PROGRESSIVE CARE UNIT (PCU) - NIGHTS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on and Referral Bonuses forselect

Tuition Assistance up to $5,250

Paid Time Off

Long Term Sick accrual

Employer Contribution Plan

Free Short and Long-Term Disability

Zero copay for drugs on prescription

College Bound 529 Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Beebe Perks via WorkAdvantage

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, DE is seeking a compassionate Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse for a full‑time night shift. You will provide direct and indirect care to intermediate care patients, focusing on safety, healing, and well‑being.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care. Strong clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Deliver timely and effective nursing interventions based on patient needs.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and provider communications in real time.
• Identify patient safety risk factors, including fall risk, skin integrity concerns, and the need for restraints.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and supervise assigned staff to ensure high‑quality patient care.

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

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 full‑time night 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.

If you are a dedicated nurse who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional care, Join us on the night shift and become an essential part of a progressive care team that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth.

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
• NIH - Stroke Certification

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Entry

USD $36.20/Hr.

Max

USD $59.73/Hr.