Burn Outpatient Clinic RN
About The Position
Doctors Hospital of Augusta is seeking a Burn Outpatient Clinic Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental requirements and state and specialty nursing standards. The nurse collaborates with medical providers and the care team to provide personalized, comprehensive, compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The role also advocates for patients, families, and caregivers while supporting positive patient experiences and clinical outcomes. The nurse assesses patients at admission and during scheduled shifts, identifies and reports changes in condition, performs ordered procedures and monitoring, and documents care. Duties include administering medications and monitoring therapeutic responses, responding to patient needs, and educating patients and caregivers about conditions, treatment plans, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up care. The posting describes PRN career opportunities. Wound care experience is not required. The role is with Doctors Hospital of Augusta, part of HCA Healthcare, in Augusta, Georgia.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN).
- Associate degree or bachelor's degree.
- At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date.
Nice To Haves
- Wound care experience is not required.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients upon admission and during scheduled shifts, identifying and promptly reporting changes in condition.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers, and document care administration thoroughly and promptly.
- Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic responses, and take appropriate action in response to unintended medication effects.
- Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate patient needs, and resolve them.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology to support understanding.
- Collaborate with medical providers and the care team to deliver personalized, comprehensive, compassionate care.
- Advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off and paid family leave.
- Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
- Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
