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Bayhealth

Patient Care RN - Day Surgery

Dover, DE · On-site

Patient Care RN - Day Surgery 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? Bayhealth ...

Bayhealth

Patient Care RN - Day Surgery

Dover, DE · On-site

Patient Care RN - Day Surgery 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? Bayhealth ...

Bayhealth

Patient Care RN - Day Surgery

Dover, DE · On-site

Patient Care RN - Day Surgery 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? Bayhealth ...

Bayhealth

Patient Care RN - Day Surgery

Dover, DE · On-site

Patient Care RN - Day Surgery 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? Bayhealth ...

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What is the difference between Day Surgery vs Surgical Technologist?

AspectDay SurgerySurgical Technologist
CredentialsTypically requires nursing or surgical assistant certificationsRequires surgical technology certification (CST)
Work EnvironmentOutpatient surgical centers, hospitalsOperating rooms in hospitals, clinics
Employer & IndustryHospitals, outpatient clinics, surgical centersHospitals, surgical facilities
Job FocusPreoperative and postoperative patient care, assisting during proceduresPreparing operating rooms, sterilizing equipment, assisting surgeons

Day Surgery involves patient care before and after outpatient procedures, often requiring nursing or assistant certifications. Surgical Technologists focus on preparing operating rooms and assisting during surgeries, with certification in surgical technology. Both roles work in surgical environments but differ in responsibilities and credentials.

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Patient Care RN - Day Surgery

Dover, DE • On-site

Bayhealth

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Patient Care RN - Day Surgery
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?
Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware's healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as 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 per pay period
Shift: Day/ Evening; 4 shifts/week (9-hour) 5:30am - 8:00pm
Additional shift considerations: Cross-training with PACU; some call; some weekends; some nights (may work up to 10:00pm)
SALARY RANGE: 37.98 + BOE, HOURLY plus call incentive
General Summary:
The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within a 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:
1. Provide direct, professional nursing care to specified population of patients in the acute care setting.
2. Develops a patient centered plan of care based on individualized needs.
3. Maintains confidentiality of the patient medical record.
4. Counsel and educate patients and their care partner on treatment plans.
5. Administer medication following the five rights of medication administration.
6. Provide wound care and dressing changes, as applicable.
7. Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions, when appropriate.
8. Consult with physicians to decide on best treatment decisions when appropriate
9. Performs nursing interventions to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
10. Observe and record patient behavior and response to nursing interventions.
11. Demonstrates quality, safe and effective patient care.
12. Provides delegation to unlicensed assistive staff and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) staff
13. Demonstrates standards of excellence which includes practicing nursing with core values of compassion, accountability, respect, teamwork and integrity.
14. Demonstrates understanding and executes quality and performance improvement plans. (only for RN evaluation)
15. Participates in decision making and takes actions based on ethical principles. (only for RN evaluation)
16. Provides timely and accurate documentation of patient care.
17. 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.
  • Experience: None.

Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
  • Education: Bachelor Degree, Nursing.
  • Credential(s): Certification related to the position, if applicable.
  • Experience: Experience in relevant specialty.

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