RN - Burn Critical Stepdown
Company: Doctors Hospital of Augusta
Location: Augusta
Posted on: April 23, 2024
Job Description:
Description IntroductionDo you have the career opportunities as
a Burn Critical Care Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) you want with
your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to
join Doctors Hospital of Augusta which is part of the nation's
leading provider of healthcare services, HCA
Healthcare.BenefitsDoctors 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 medical coverage that covers many common services
at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and
behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services
and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and
disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental
health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital
indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection,
legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet
insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical
and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on
years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare
stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits
with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto
repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and
preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification
support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave,
long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of
absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only
coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on
income.Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Our
teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to
work as a Burn Critical Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) where your
passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If
you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this
could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and
expertise!Job Summary and QualificationsThe Registered Nurse
coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care by the
nature and specific requirements of the department. The care is
consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the
relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical
providers, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and
compassionate care. We use established nursing models such as
"Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." The RN serves as an advocate
for patients/families/caregivers. Our nurses model a commitment to
the organization's vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled
patient experience. Our clinical outcomes contribute to the overall
departmental performance.
What will you do in this role:
- 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. Notifies provider and intervenes
as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to
medication.
- Conducts complete patient evaluation before procedure,
including review of patient history and diagnostic tests, as well
as physical and psychological assessments. Ensures
patient/family/caregiver understands the procedure and the
peri-operative process. Obtains and witnesses consent form.
- Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the
patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication
fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc.
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills, including active
listening. Ensures patients, physicians, and colleagues have a
clear understanding of all communications, and escalates care
concerns appropriately.
Requirements:
- Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing:
Associate's Degree in Nursing or higher is required
- Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state which you
practice and/or hold an active Compact/Multi-State RN license
- A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red
Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required
-"Doctors Hospital of Augusta has
provided quality healthcare services since 1973. We give patient's
access to trained physicians and advanced technology. With nearly
50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 350+ bed hospital is one of
the region's leading acute care facilities. We offer a wide range
of services for our patients. Our services include our nationally
recognized Burn Center and Cancer Center, accredited by the
American College of Surgeons. We are Chest Pain Accredited. We have
earned the Joint Commission's certificate of distinction for total
hip and total knee replacement and spinal fusion surgery and are
the only CARF accredited facility in the area.
At Doctors Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our
patients, our people and our Augusta community. We are committed to
each other because when we join together, our patients are cared
for in the safest and most compassionate way.
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.
""Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas
Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an
opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we
encourage you to apply for our RN Burn Stepdown opening. We
promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will
be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply
today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at
our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital
status, veteran status, or disability status.
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