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:
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Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
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Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
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Paid Time Off
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Long Term Sick accrual
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Employer Contribution Plan
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Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
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Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
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College Bound 529 Savings Plan
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Life Insurance
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Beebe Pers via WorkAdvantage
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Employee Assistance Program
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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, night 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
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Deliver patient-centered nursing care to post-surgical and orthopedic patients, ensuring comfort, safety, and optimal recovery outcomes.
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Perform comprehensive assessments, monitor patient status, and promptly communicate changes to the appropriate members of the healthcare team.
Clinical Judgment & Time Management
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Prioritize patient care responsibilities effectively using strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and time management skills.
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Adapt quickly to changing patient needs in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Documentation & Safety
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Accurately document patient care, assessments, and interventions in the electronic medical record.
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Adhere to all safety protocols, infection prevention guidelines, and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe care environment.
Patient & Family Education
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Educate patients and families on post-operative care, medications, mobility, and recovery expectations.
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Support confident discharge planning by reinforcing instructions and ensuring understanding.
Team Collaboration & Delegation
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Delegate tasks appropriately and provide supervision, guidance, and support to nursing assistants and other support staff.
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Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.
Professional Development & Quality Improvement
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Participate in unit-based councils, shared governance activities, and quality improvement initiatives.
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Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical competency and support evidence-based practice.
Qualifications:
- Acute care/hospital experience
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Strong communication, teamwork, and EMR skills
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Orthopedic Nurse Certification (ONC) preferred
Credentials:
- DE or Compact RN license
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BLS and NIH Stroke Certification
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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.
