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Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as a stand-alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency 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: Variable
SALARY RANGE: $36.17 - $56.06 HOURLY
General Summary
The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within an 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
* Provide direct, professional nursing care to a specified population of patients in the acute care setting.
* Develop a patient-centered plan of care based on individualized needs.
* Maintain confidentiality of the patient medical record.
* Counsel and educate patients and their care partners on treatment plans.
* Administer medication following the five rights of medication administration.
* Provide wound care and dressing changes, as applicable.
* Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions when appropriate.
* Consult with physicians to decide on best treatment decisions when appropriate.
* Perform nursing interventions to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
* Observe and record patient behavior and response to nursing interventions.
* Demonstrate quality, safe, and effective patient care.
* Provide delegation to unlicensed assistive staff and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) staff.
* Practice nursing with core values of compassion, accountability, respect, teamwork, and integrity.
* Understand and execute quality and performance improvement plans (only for RN evaluation).
* Participate in decision-making and take actions based on ethical principles (only for RN evaluation).
* Provide timely and accurate documentation of patient care.
* Perform all other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.
Required Education, Credentials, and Experience
* Education: Nursing Diploma from an accredited nursing program/university.
* Credential(s): Registered Nurse, Basic Life Support (BLS). ACLS/PALS may be required per manager’s direction. Commitment to seeking specialty certification within the specified timeframe.
* Experience: Required – relevant nursing experience; Preferred – experience in relevant specialty.
Preferred Education, Credentials, and Experience
* Bachelor Degree in Nursing.
* Additional certifications related to the position, if applicable.
Additional Information
To view a full list of all open positions at Bayhealth, visit: https://apply.bayhealth.org/join/
Location & Other Details
* Languages: English
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Healthcare
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