Float Pool - Med Surg RN

Doctors Hospital of Augusta; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) matching

Education support

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Augusta is seeking a Float Pool - Med/Surg RN to influence patient care through collaborative relationships with leadership and participation in hospital councils and nursing initiatives. You will help shape decisions that improve patient outcomes and advance the nursing profession.

The RN will coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with medical providers, using established nursing models.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse (ADN or BSN)
• At least 2 years of medical-surgical experience in a hospital setting
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 30 days of start

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents care in the patient record.
• Teaches patients and families about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and follow-up measures.
• Educates patients and families on follow-up measures, diet, exercise, disease prevention, and self-management.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to coordinate and deliver holistic patient treatment plans.
• Contributes to quality improvement initiatives to meet and exceed care quality measures.

Skills

RN license

Med-Surg experience

BLS within 30 days

Education

ADN or BSN

Job description

As aFloat Pool - Med Surg RN, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empoweredat every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives.You'llhelp shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.
• Manages evidence-based practices and continuous process improvement initiatives to meet and exceed quality measures and enhance the exceptional care provided to patients.
• Manages the quality of care by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver a holistic patient treatment plan that promotes and supports recovery.

What qualifications you will need:

• Must be a Registered Nurse (ADN or BSN)
• Must have at least 2 years of medical surgical experience in a hospital capacity
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

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

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

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