RN Clinical Decision Unit

Doctors Hospital of Augusta; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Augusta is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Clinical Decision Unit (CDU). The CDU cares for patients needing short-term observation, evaluation, and treatment while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, prioritizing patient needs, and delivering patient-centered care with a focus on safety and quality outcomes. Apply to join a team dedicated to pivotal moments in patient care.

Qualifications

• Current Georgia RN license or compact state RN license.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• BLS Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Acute care, telemetry, emergency department, medical-surgical, or observation unit experience preferred.
• Strong assessment, time management, and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Monitor patients requiring observation and ongoing evaluation.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, case management, and ancillary departments.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and discharge instructions.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Ensure high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Assessment

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Current Georgia RN license or compact state RN license

BLS Certification within 30 days of hire

Job description

Make a Difference When Every Moment Matters. At Doctors Hospital of Augusta, we know that nurses are at the heart of exceptional patient care. As a Registered Nurse in our Clinical Decision Unit (CDU), you'll care for patients who require short-term observation, evaluation, and treatment while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment. If you enjoy critical thinking, prioritizing patient needs, and making a meaningful impact during pivotal moments in a patient's care journey, we invite you to join our team.

About the CDU:

The Clinical Decision Unit is designed for patients who require additional monitoring, testing, or treatment before a decision is made regarding discharge or hospital admission. This dynamic unit offers nurses the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population while developing strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills.

What You'll Do:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
• Monitor patients requiring observation and ongoing evaluation
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders
• Collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, case management, and ancillary departments
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and discharge instructions
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition
• Ensure high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered care

Qualifications:

• Current Georgia RN license or compact state RN license
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• BLS Certification within 30 days of hire
• Acute care, telemetry, emergency department, medical-surgical, or observation unit experience preferred
• Strong assessment, time management, and critical thinking skills

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.

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, part of HCA Healthcare, is a 350-bed hospital that provides a wide range of medical services. It is known for its 24/7 emergency care, Level II Trauma Center, Burn Center, advanced heart care, and Baby-Friendly maternity services. The hospital also offers surgery, womens imaging, and a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and it accepts most insurance plans. It is located at 3651 Wheeler Road in Augusta, Georgia.

The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care with a Level II Trauma Center and full stroke care, as well as a nationally recognized Burn Center that is one of the largest in the country and offers advanced wound care. It also delivers advanced heart care for patients experiencing heart attacks. In addition, the hospital supports maternity and womens health with a Baby-Friendly designation, a Level II NICU, and a certified Womens Diagnostic Center. Surgical services include specialized care in orthopedic procedures like hip and knee replacements and spinal fusion surgeries. The hospital also operates Doctors Hospital Evans Emergency, a freestanding emergency room that is open 24/7 and provides advanced imaging and lab services.

Doctors Hospital of Augusta has several important accreditations. It is accredited by the American College of Radiology for radiation oncology services and by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program for bariatric surgery. Its inpatient rehabilitation facility is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities in the Central Savannah River Area. The hospital’s laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathologists, and its Center for Stroke Care is accredited by The Joint Commission. Its electroencephalogram (EEG) laboratory is accredited by the Laboratory Accreditation Board of ABRET.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"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

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our RN Clinical Decision Unit opening.

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.