Trauma Lead RN

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Retirement resources

Tuition assistance

Education support

Fertility benefits

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Lead Trauma RN to provide clinical leadership and exceptional patient care within our Level II Trauma Center during the night shift. You will act as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff, partnering with a multidisciplinary team to care for critically injured patients during pivotal moments.

The role requires RN licensure, a minimum of 3 years ED experience, and certification prerequisites (TNCC, BCLS, ACLS, PALS,

Qualifications

• RN license and current state nursing license.
• Minimum of 3 years ED experience.
• TNCC Instructor within 6 months of start date.
• BCLS, ACLS, and PALS Instructor certifications.
• ENPC/EMNC (Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course) within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition on admission and each shift, reporting changes.
• Perform procedures as ordered by the provider.
• Document care in the medical record promptly and thoroughly.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor responses.
• Prepare patients for procedures, including IV therapy and surgical site verification.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Education

RN License

TNCC Instructor

BCLS Instructor

ACLS Instructor

PALS Instructor

ENPC/EMNC Instructor

Job description

Lead with Confidence. Deliver Exceptional Trauma Care.

Are you an experienced trauma, emergency, or critical care nurse ready to take the next step in your career? Doctors Hospital of Augusta is seeking a Lead Trauma RN to provide clinical leadership and exceptional patient care within our Level II Trauma Center during the night shift.

In this role, you'll serve as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff while helping ensure the highest standards of trauma care. You'll work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team caring for critically injured patients during some of the most impactful moments of their lives.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Trauma Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care. In partnership with medical providers, the RN recognizes and reacts to emergent situations and assists in surgical site verification. The RN serves as an advocate for patients to support an unparalleled patient experience.

What you will do in this role:

• Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.

• Perform procedures or other functions as ordered by the medical provider.

• Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.

• Perform the administration of prescribed medications and monitors response.

• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.

What qualifications you will need:

• (RN) Registered Nurse

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the Emergency Department

• Trauma Nursing Core Course, or TNCC Instructor must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date

• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt, or ACLS Instructor

• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt, or PALS Instructor

• Emergency Nurse Pediatric Cour must be obtained within 6 months 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

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

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, women’s 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 women’s health with a Baby-Friendly designation, a Level II NICU, and a certified Women’s 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.

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.