Trauma Med Surg RN

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off and family leave

Retirement and stock plans

Tuition and certification support

Employee discounts

Job summary

Trauma Medical Surgical Registered Nurse at Doctors Hospital of Augusta, part of HCA Healthcare, Inc., is seeking an experienced RN to deliver patient-centered care on the 2 South Ortho Trauma Unit. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to support orthopedic and trauma patients through recovery, with emphasis on safety and high-quality outcomes.

The role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating care plans, administering medications, educating patients and families, and documenting

Qualifications

• RN license required with 1 year of RN experience.
• BLS/CPR certification; obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of start date.
• Associate Degree in Nursing or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for ortho/trauma patients.
• Provide compassionate nursing care to orthopedic, trauma, and post-surgical patients.
• Administer medications per physician orders and hospital policy.
• Monitor progress and communicate changes to the care team.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers and other staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR.
• Promote safety and quality outcomes in a fast-paced unit.

Skills

RN

Orthopedic trauma care

Patient education

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Trauma Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Are you a Registered Nurse, passionate about delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? Join the dedicated team on 2 South Ortho Trauma Team at HCA's Doctors Hospital of Augusta, where you'll make a meaningful impact on patients recovering from orthopedic injuries, trauma-related conditions, and surgical procedures.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Registered Nurse on the 2 South Ortho Trauma Unit, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care while working alongside a multidisciplinary team committed to positive patient outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to develop specialized orthopedic and trauma nursing skills while caring for a diverse patient population.

What you will do in this role:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Provide compassionate nursing care to orthopedic, trauma, and post-surgical patients.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
• Monitor patient progress and promptly communicate changes in condition to the healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Promote a safe environment focused on quality outcomes and patient satisfaction.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RN) Registered Nurse
• Associate Degree
• Must have 1 year of RN experience

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

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

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, 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.

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