Registered Nurse - Burn OR

HCA Healthcare • Augusta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse - Burn OR provides safe, high-quality, patient-centered perioperative nursing care in the operating room. The nurse evaluates patients before surgery, prepares them for procedures, educates patients and families, monitors patient condition, documents care, and responds to emergencies. The role works as part of an interdisciplinary surgical team and applies nursing judgment, critical thinking, technical skills, evidence-based practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The position offers self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance, a collaborative surgical-staff culture, ongoing investment in operating-room equipment, and opportunities to share feedback with unit leaders. On-call work is required during select non-business hours. The role is at Doctors Hospital of Augusta in Augusta, Georgia. No travel is required.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN).
• Registered Nurse Diploma, Associate Degree, or Bachelor's Degree.
• At least 1 year of experience.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 30 days of the employment start date.
• No travel required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patients and families with education about procedures and the perioperative process.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols in accordance with hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team that includes providers, surgeons, and surgical technologists.
• Apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care.
• Assess patient condition, monitor patients throughout the shift, and thoroughly document condition changes and care provided.
• Educate patients and families or caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up measures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, 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, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree