RN Trauma Nurse Lead

About the role

Doctors Hospital of Augusta is an ACS verified Level II Trauma Center. It serves as the only Level II Trauma Center in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) and is also home to one of the largest burn centers in the United States. We are searching for an experienced Trauma Registered Nurse for a full-time, night shift (7p-7a) Trauma Lead position.

Job summary

The Trauma Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care. In partnership with medical providers, the RN recognizes and reacts to emergent situations and assists in surgical site verification. The RN serves as an advocate for patients to support an unparalleled patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status
• Perform procedures or other functions as ordered by the medical provider
• Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner
• Perform the administration of prescribed medications and monitors response
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification

Qualifications

• ENPC must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• TNCC must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Prior ER, Trauma or Critical Care nursing experience is required
• Clear and active GA or compact state nursing license is required
• ASN/BSN required

Benefits

Doctors Hospital of Augusta offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Schedule

Full-time, night shift (7p-7a).

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