WH - CLINICAL NURSE II

Beebe Healthcare; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Health benefits (medical, dental, vis

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, DE, is seeking a Women’s Health RN to provide patient-centered care throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum periods. You will collaborate with obstetricians, midwives, anesthesia, and neonatology to ensure optimal outcomes.

The role emphasizes safety, education for mothers and families, support for newborn care, and active participation in quality improvement and documentation using electronic health records.

Qualifications

• RN license required and current BLS certification.
• Experience with obstetric care and newborn support preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and patient documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments at admission, birth, and discharge.
• Provide family-centered education and ongoing instruction during hospital stay.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, midwives, anesthesia, and neonatology to ensure safe delivery and postpartum care.
• Support breastfeeding initiation and newborn bonding after delivery.
• Maintain patient safety and adherence to hospital policies.

Skills

Clear Communication

EHR Proficiency

Crisis Management

Team Collaboration

Patient Advocacy

Education

RN Diploma

BLS Certification

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.

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 $5,000
• 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 Pers via WorkAdvantage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

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.

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

Entry

USD $36.20/Hr.

Max

USD $59.73/Hr.