RN Registered Nurse

Overview If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk? Benefits 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 Days 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 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. Demonstrate standards of excellence which includes practicing nursing with core values of compassion, accountability, respect, teamwork and integrity. Demonstrate understanding 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. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities. Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience Education: Associate Degree Nursing or Nursing Diploma. Credential(s): Registered Nurse; Basic Life Support; ACLS/PALS may be required per manager’s direction and timeframe; commit to seeking specialty certification within the time frame as indicated during interview. Experience: Required. Preferred: Experience in relevant specialty. Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience Education: Bachelor Degree Nursing Credential(s): Certification related to the position, if applicable. Experience: As applicable. To view a full list of all open positions at Bayhealth, please visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr