RN Trauma Lead

Introduction HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to work more efficiently. Are you passionate about delivering patient-centered care? Submit your application for RN Trauma Nurse Lead position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient. Benefits HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: * 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. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. You contribute to our success let us contribute to yours Whether you choose to focus on bedside care, a leadership or C-suite role, shape business and operational outcomes, or work to deliver clinical excellence behind the scenes in data science, case management or transfer centers. Unlock your potential at HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking a Trauma Registered Nurse Lead to join our healthcare team. Your primary function is to provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization. You will proactively assume responsibility and accountability for several patients during a designated time frame while following policies and procedures. You will work with a phenomenal team that cares like family and works together in a collaborative manner. In this role you will: The Trauma Nurse Lead provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures. 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. 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. Responsibilities include, although are not limited to: 1. Responds to trauma bays for all Trauma Alerts 2. Responsible for trauma bay readiness 3. Models behavior at all times, and mentors trauma nurse responders 4. Coordinates and triages incoming trauma patients, and reviews/evaluates all activations for triage level appropriateness 5. Functions as a clinical liaison for pre-hospital partners 6. Responsible for documentation compliance; performs audits and provides feedback 7. Assists to coordinate admission consultations and response times for time-sensitive needs 8. Facilitates trauma bay time outs and debriefings in collaboration with primary surgeon 9. Monitors care provision for trauma patients holding in ED for admission 10. Responds to in-house trauma patients' critical needs 11. Daily rounding on in-house trauma patients; Provides outstanding customer service to trauma patients and their families. 12. Identifies and reports on trauma audit filters 13. Attends daily multi-disciplinary rounds (IDTs) with the trauma service providers 14. Performs focused patient rounds based on current PI projects 15. Assists with real-time education through training and in-service needs in the ED and inpatient units 16. Participates in scholarly activities 17. Assists with the coordination of the operative patient, including pre-op readiness 18. Assists in obtaining vascular access with midline and ultrasound guided IV placement 19. Completes SBIRT and mental health screenings/assessments for eligible patients 20. Assists as needed during massive transfusion of trauma patients hospital-wide 21. Regularly communicates with the charge nurses on all units with trauma patients 22. When not performing other assigned duties, will assist with tasks in the provision of care in the ED and trauma inpatient units (no patient assignments; must be able to immediately pivot out of task if needed). 23. Assists with chart abstraction and patient follow-up for active research projects 24. Participates in disaster preparedness activities 25. Participates in other duties as assigned by the director of trauma services Job Requirements: · Graduated from an NLN accredited school of nursing. Current BSN or currently enrolled, graduation within 2 years of hire. · Florida RN License · AHA BLS · ACLS, TNCC, PALS, ENPC, within 6 months of hire · Minimum of 3 years of experience in critical care or emergency nursing. · BSN, TCRN,CEN, or CCRN, and a minimum of 1 year in trauma care preferred HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is a 267-bed hospital. We are a top-performing quality hospital. We have over 300 of the most respected and qualified physicians in the area. We offer an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and a Cancer Care Center. Our services include open-heart surgery and a wide range of specialties. We give advanced care to critically ill patients. We offer emergency services at our main emergency room (ER). We also have a pediatric ER and two freestanding ERs. Together, our team has an unwavering conviction to improve more lives in more ways. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Across HCA Healthcare's more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare. Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive Join a family that cares about every stage in your career We are interviewing candidates for our RN Trauma Nurse Lead opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.