RN Trauma Nurse Lead

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Job Summary and Qualifications

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.

What you will do in this role:

* 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.

What qualifications you will need:

* 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 Course 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

* TCRN, CEN, CCRN preferred

Benefits

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

* 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

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Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital has been delivering exceptional healthcare services since 1974, connecting patients with highly skilled doctors and cutting-edge technology. As a prominent acute care facility in the area with over 400 beds, we have been at the forefront of healthcare for nearly 50 years. Situated in Orange Park, we cater to the medical needs of Clay County and neighboring communities.

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