RN Trauma Nurse Lead
About The Position
The Trauma Nurse Lead provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures of Memorial Hospital of Jacksonville and the Trauma Services Line. In collaboration with the patient, the patient's family and other members of the health care team, the trauma nurse lead assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and coordinates treatment plans. The Trauma Nurse Lead demonstrates strong trauma clinical assessment, nursing intervention, and strong communication/leadership skills. In addition to clinical responsibilities the Trauma Nurse Lead provides trauma program support. The Trauma Nurse Lead will work with both in-patient and emergency departments as directed by the Trauma Program Director.
Requirements
- Currently Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in FL and/or active compact license
- Graduate from NLN accredited school of nursing (Associates required, Bachelors preferred)
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Critical Care or Emergency nursing required
- 1 year of Trauma care preferred
- Current American Heart Association or Red Cross BLS required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support required
- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Cour must be obtained within 6 months of hire
- PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 6 months of hire
- Advanced Trauma Care for Nurse, or Trauma Nursing Core Course must be obtained within 6 months
Nice To Haves
- TCRN, CEN, CCRN preferred
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
