RN / REGISTERED NURSE - REHOBOTH SURGICAL HOSPITAL

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:

Beebe Healthcare is growing, and our Specialty Surgical Hospital is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse II to support high-quality surgical and orthopedic care across both our Rehoboth Surgical Unit and the Lewes Orthopedic Unit. This is a full-time, day shift position, ideal for nurses who bring compassion, teamwork, and strong clinical judgment to every shift and thrive in a collaborative care environment.

In this flexible, hands-on role, you’ll care for post-surgical and orthopedic patients, complete thorough assessments, implement timely interventions, and collaborate closely with our interdisciplinary team. You’ll play a key role in supporting safe recovery, patient education, and exceptional outcomes. Nurses in this position will be trained and competent to rotate between both units, ensuring seamless, high-quality patient care systemwide.

Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered nursing care to post-surgical and orthopedic patients, ensuring comfort, safety, and optimal recovery outcomes.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, monitor patient status, and promptly communicate changes to the appropriate members of the healthcare team.

Clinical Judgment & Time Management

• Prioritize patient care responsibilities effectively using strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and time management skills.
• Adapt quickly to changing patient needs in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Documentation & Safety

• Accurately document patient care, assessments, and interventions in the electronic medical record.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, infection prevention guidelines, and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe care environment.

Patient & Family Education

• Educate patients and families on post-operative care, medications, mobility, and recovery expectations.
• Support confident discharge planning by reinforcing instructions and ensuring understanding.

Team Collaboration & Delegation

• Delegate tasks appropriately and provide supervision, guidance, and support to nursing assistants and other support staff.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.

Professional Development & Quality Improvement

• Participate in unit-based councils, shared governance activities, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical competency and support evidence-based practice.

Qualifications:

• Acute care/hospital experience
• Strong communication, teamwork, and EMR skills
• Orthopedic Nurse Certification (ONC) preferred

Credentials:

• DE or Compact RN license
• BLS and NIH Stroke Certification
• ACLS (within 6 months of hire)

Education:

• RN, Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Entry: USD $36.20/Hr. Max: USD $59.73/Hr.