RN Registered Nurse Burn Unit

HCA Florida Blake Hospital; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus may be available

Comprehensive medical and dental services

Paid time off

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Additional benefits for family building

Job summary

HCA Florida Blake Hospital in Bradenton is seeking a Burn Unit Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for the care of burn patients. The role involves assessing patient conditions, administering medications, and conducting thorough evaluations before procedures.

Applicants must be licensed as a Florida RN or hold an active compact license. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including paid time off and tuition assistance among others.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Florida Registered Nurse or hold an active compact license with FL RN license within 60 days of hire.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of employment start date.
• Registered Nurse Diploma or Associate Degree.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying changes.
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors patient responses.
• Conducts complete patient evaluations, ensuring understanding of procedures.
• Engages in evidence-based best practices to enhance patient experience.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, escalating care concerns when needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Active listening

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma or Associate Degree

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Job description

Job Summary

Burn Unit Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for the care of patients with burn injuries. The role involves collaboration with a dedicated team and provision of comfort and healing to patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient condition during admission and during each shift as scheduled and/or as needed, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Performs the administration of prescribed medications, monitors patient for therapeutic response, and notifies provider and intervenes in the event of an unintended response to medication.
• Conducts a complete patient evaluation before procedures, including review of patient history, diagnostic tests, physical and psychological assessments, ensures patient/family/caregiver understanding of the procedure and peri-operative process, and obtains and witnesses consent.
• Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication fundamentals/AIDET, Teach‑Back, and Narrating Care.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, including active listening, ensures patients, physicians, and colleagues understand all communications, and escalates care concerns appropriately.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Florida Registered Nurse or hold an active compact license with an active FL RN license within 60 days of hire.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of employment start date.
• Registered Nurse Diploma or Associate Degree.

Benefits

• Sign‑on bonus may be available for select positions.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑term and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3–9% of pay based on years of service, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and retirement readiness tools.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and educational benefits in partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

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.