- Unit Profile Hospital: Doctors Hospital Of Augusta Location: Augusta, Georgia Address: 3651 Wheeler Road Augusta, GA 30909 Unit: 2 South Surgical/Trauma Building: General Information Unit Specifics:
- Number of Beds: 24
- Patient Ratios: 1:5, 1:6 max
- Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability): 1 unit secretary on days, 2 techs days/nights
- Type of equipment: Hill Rom, Pyxis, Welch Allyn
- Documentation system: Meditech
- Scheduling special
Every other weekend required • Floating policy: TBD based on house needs Hospital Specifics- •
- BLS Hiring profile Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years med/surg or ortho required, experience in post-operative care and trauma preferred Requested Skill Set: Post-op care management with multidisciplinary team Must have : RN license Advanced skills needed: Procedures performed on unit: Certifications Required: ACLS/BLS Dress Code : (Required uniform)
- Royal Blue scrubs. Black, white or royal blue jackets allowed Unit Guidelines/Policies : Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines.
- Awards/Recognition: Please include anything that you would like prospective candidates to be aware of, such as, links to videos that feature the department, outstanding department/team awards..
- Patient experience award winners 2023 Q1, Q2, 2022 Q1, Q2, Q4 Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment: Consider items such as new equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options, etc.
- Patient population exclusively post-operative and trauma patients
- Pathways available for individual surgeons/physicians as a resource for easy orientation and familiarityComments Doctors Hospital of Augusta is a 354-bed HCA Healthcare facility located near the Georgia-South Carolina border. This hospital is well known for its Joseph M. Still Burn Center, the largest burn center in the country, which sees more than 3,000 patients annually. Other noteworthy services include the Human Motion Institute, which helps patients regain their mobility as quickly and safely as possible, and an emergency room known for the shortest wait times in the Augusta area. The hospital also offers a full range of medical services to meet the needs of the surrounding community, including a Digestive Disease Center, Pelvic Health Institute, and a Stroke Center. Staff members praise the facility's culture and the managerial support they receive. Beyond the facility, Augusta is rich in history and Southern charm. The Augusta Riverwalk features live concerts, a Saturday market, and more along the Savannah River, and the downtown area is bursting with restaurants and nightlife. The city is also home to The Masters, an annual golf tournament held each year during the first week of April.