RN Critical Care

Doctors Hospital of Augusta; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision,

Behavioral health and telemedicine

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Augusta is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high‑quality, patient‑centered care in a busy setting. The RN collaborates with physicians and the care team, following nursing models to assess, perform, teach, and manage patient care.

The role requires an active Georgia RN license, and ACLS/BCLS certifications must be obtained within 30 days of starting. A BSN/ASN is required, with benefits and ongoing professional development offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold RN license and be eligible to practice in Georgia.
• ACLS and BCLS certifications must be obtained within 30 days of start date.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in nursing (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures and monitors patient care per physician orders and documents care timely.
• Educates patients and families about condition, treatment plan, meds, and follow-up steps.
• Discusses non‑medicinal follow-up measures such as diet, exercise, and self‑management.
• Supports quality improvement initiatives and collaborates with the care team to coordinate treatment.
• Contributes to a holistic patient care plan and ensures alignment with standards and outcomes.

Education

RN license

BCLS certification

ACLS certification

Bachelor or Associate degree

Job description

For more information, please email: [e-mail].

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Bachelors Degree, or Associate Degree

Benefits

• 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

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."

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.