Lead Trauma RN: Shape Care & Outcomes

Doctors Hospital of Augusta; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Retirement resources

Education support

Additional benefits

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Augusta in Augusta, GA seeks a Lead Trauma Registered Nurse to coordinate high-quality, patient-centered trauma care. You’ll work with providers to recognize emergent situations and advocate for patients to improve outcomes and support nursing career growth.

You will assess changes in patient status, document care, administer meds, and assist in preoperative and IV therapy tasks, ensuring accurate surgical site verification and timely charting.

Qualifications

• RN registered nurse required.
• Minimum 3 years in the Emergency Department.
• TNCC, BCLS, ACLS, and PALS instructors preferred or to be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) or equivalent required within 6 months of start.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift.
• Document administration of care in the patient record.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor response.
• Prepare patients for procedures including IV therapy and preoperative meds.
• Verify surgical site and support patient safety.

Education

RN Registered Nurse

Minimum 3 years Emergency Department experience

TNCC within 6 months of start

BCLS Instructor

ACLS Instructor

PALS Instructor

Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course within 6 months

Job description

Doctors Hospital of Augusta in Augusta, GA seeks a Lead Trauma Registered Nurse to coordinate high-quality, patient-centered trauma care. You’ll work with providers to recognize emergent situations and advocate for patients to improve outcomes and support nursing career growth.

You will assess changes in patient status, document care, administer meds, and assist in preoperative and IV therapy tasks, ensuring accurate surgical site verification and timely charting.