Trauma Nurse Clinician

Description

Introduction

Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At HCA Florida Kendall Hospital our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a Trauma Nurse Clinician to join our healthcare family.

Benefits

HCA Florida Kendall 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.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Trauma Nurse Clinician opportunity.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under general supervision the Trauma Nurse Clinician (TNC) provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures of Kendall Regional Medical Center and Trauma Services. In collaboration with the patient, the patient’s family and other members of the health care team, the Trauma Nurse Clinican assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and coordinates treatment plans. The TNC will assume the role of Trauma 1 (T-1) nurse, which will be primary bedside trauma nurse and/or will alternate to the Trauma 2 (T-2) nurse, which is primarily responsible for Trauma documentation and assist T-1 as needed with bedside care. This position will not assume primary care of any patient in the emergency department other than those patients identified as a trauma consult, trauma transfer, or a trauma alert. When there are no identified trauma patients, this position will assist the emergency department or trauma department as directed by the Trauma Director. The TNC will participate in Performance Improvement (PI) and concurrently review the assigned patient’s medical record for defined events/complications. The TNC will identify needs and facilitate trauma nursing education in situ in the ED, PCU, 4 West, Peds, PICU and TICU.

Responsibilities include, although are not limited to: 

1.  Response to trauma bays 
2.  Responsible for trauma bay readiness 
3.  Coordinates and triages incoming trauma patients 
4.  Reviews/evaluates all activations 
5.  Evaluates trauma/burn consultations 
6.  Manages care with primary trauma/burn surgeon 
7.  Responsible for documentation compliance 
8.  Responds to in-house trauma patients critical needs 
9.  Facilitates psychosocial support 
10.  Mentors ED/ICU nurses 
11.  Assist in training and in-servicing needs 
12.  Attends daily check out rounds and multi disciplinary rounds 
13.  Identify and report trauma audit filters 
14.  Participate in research and scholarly activities 
15.  Functions as clinical liaison for pre-hospital partners 
16.  Facilitates trauma bay time outs and debriefings 
17.  Participate in duties assigned by the director of trauma services 

What qualifications you will need:

• Licensure: Current valid Florida RN license 
• Training/Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, ENPC,TNCC, ATCN within 1 year 
• TCRN within 2 years of hire 
• ATCN/TNCC Instructor within 2 years of hire 
• Experience: Two (2) years ED or ICU nursing experience required. Trauma Experience Prefered. 
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Other Attributes: Effective communication skills; both orally and written. 
• Computer skills needed. 
• Ability to manage a team and work with others within a team to ensure quality patient care. 
• Strong problem solving skills. 
  

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is located in west Miami-Dade County. Our acute care facility has 417-beds. Our services include trauma, burn, surgical, women’s and children’s services, behavioral health and diagnostic services. We have two full service free-standing ER facilities. HCA Florida Kendall Hospital has received the Distinguished Hospital Award for Overall Clinical Excellence from HealthGrades. This national recognition places us in the top 5% of hospitals for overall clinical quality. We are a Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center certified by the Florida Department of Health. We are verified as a Level I Adult Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons. The hospital is certified by the Joint Commission as a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center. We are one of five American Burn Association's verified Burn Centers in the state. With six ACGME accredited Graduate Medical Education programs, we strive to be a leading community-based research hospital. Join our team at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital and experience a dynamic career. One that rewards clinical professionals for their commitment, provides growth opportunities. We encourage you to enjoy a healthy lifestyle outside of work in a diverse and friendly community.

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.

 

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Trauma Nurse Clinician 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.