Registered Nurse

Overview

Registered Nurse Operating Room opportunity at Doctors Hospital of Augusta, part of HCA Healthcare. We value nurses and provide opportunities to contribute to patient care, operate with a voice in professional practice councils and units of distinction, and support career growth.

• Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for predictability
• Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff
• Ongoing investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices and patient positioning for patient safety and workflow efficiency in the Operating Room
• Rounding with unit leaders and charge nurses to ensure your voice is heard on patient care and surgical workflow improvement
• On-call is required during select non-business hours

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing:
  Associate's Degree in Nursing or higher
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice and/or hold an active Compact/Multi-State RN license
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider required
• Minimum of 1 year of Perioperative Nursing experience required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• 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 employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships
• Fertility and family-building support, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. This description is intended to describe the general nature of the role and its responsibilities. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.