RN / REGISTERED NURSE - WOMENS HEALTH PER DIEM

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

Benefits offered by this job

Baby-friendly environment

Job summary

Beebe Healthcare is seeking a Women’s Health RN for a Per Diem (PRN) role in labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum care at Beebe Health Campus in Lewes, DE. You will collaborate with obstetricians, midwives, anesthesia, and neonatology to support mothers and newborns using the nursing process.

The position requires an active RN license, BLS, and ability to work 1 shift every 2 weeks plus 1 weekend every 4 weeks, with one summer and one winter holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• Fast-paced, high-stress environment experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• RN license active and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document patient conditions for mothers and newborns.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, midwives, anesthesia, neonatology and staff.
• Ensure accurate medical records and transcription of orders.
• Support breastfeeding and newborn bonding.
• Provide education to patients and families during hospital stay.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Crisis management

Customer service

EHR knowledge

Education

RN Diploma

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Why Beebe?

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Overview

The Women’s Health RN provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to women and newborns setting. This role is responsible for supporting the patient throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum care while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. The RN utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and maintaining a safe environment.

This is a Per Diem (PRN) position requiring 1 shift every 2 weeks, 1 weekend shift every 4 weeks. In addition to 1 summer and 1 winter holiday.

Responsibilities

Patient Assessment & Care

• Facilitates, implements, and evaluates individualized patient care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Performs and documents thorough patient assessments within required timeframes at admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Evaluates lab and diagnostic results; reports critical findings immediately to appropriate providers.
• Assesses and protects patient safety through adherence to hospital policies and unit procedures.
• Provides patient-centered care focused on physical, emotional, and educational needs of mother and newborn.

Education & Documentation

• Assesses patient and family educational needs and provides ongoing instruction throughout hospital stay.
• Documents teaching performed and modifies care plans as patient needs evolve.
• Ensures accurate, timely medical record documentation, including order transcription.

Prioritization & Collaboration

• Uses critical thinking and clinical judgment to prioritize care based on the needs of mothers, newborns, and unit acuity.
• Collaborates effectively with obstetricians, midwives, anesthesia, neonatology providers, and support staff.

Specimen Collection & Lab Responsibilities

• Collects correct blood/urine specimens using proper technique and equipment.
• Ensures proper labeling, processing, and transport of specimens to the lab or designated courier services.

Technical and Clinical Skills

• Demonstrates competency in equipment and procedures used in labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum care.
• Participates in newborn care immediately following delivery and supports early initiation of breastfeeding or parent bonding.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to obstetric and neonatal emergencies.

Professional Expectations

• Demonstrates accountability, integrity, and professionalism in all patient interactions.
• Promotes a healing, family-centered environment and advocates for patient rights and preferences.
• Maintains current competency through continuing education, skills training, and participation in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Competencies Skills

• Clear Communication Skills Both Written and Verbal
• Able to Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
• Able to Withstand Crisis Situations
• Has Skills to Provides Customer Service to Patients, Team Members and Visitors
• Knowledge And Experience with Electronic Health Records

Credentials

• Essential
  • Current RN license
  • BLS – Basic Life Saving Certification
• Non-Essential
  • Baby Certification – 15 hours online, 5 hours observation
  • S.T.A.B.L.E certification preferred
  • NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program/Certificate

Education

• RN Diploma/RN Graduate Program

Other Information

Baby friendly within 6 months of hire.

Entry

USD $36.20/Hr.

Max

USD $59.73/Hr.