- Unit ProfileHospital: Doctors Hospital of Augusta Location: Augusta, GA Address: 3651 Wheeler Rd Unit: PCU Building: Main HospitalGeneral Information Unit Specifics:
- Number of Beds : 29
- Patient Ratios : 1:4 ideally, currently running 1:5
- Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability) : UC and PCT
- Type of equipment : Alaris IV pumps, Welch Allyn VS machines, bladder scan, vein finder.
- Documentation system: Meditech
- Scheduling
- 36 hours per week
- Floating policy: All staff float to areas of their competencies
- Patient Experience
Must provide safe, high quality and compassionate care Hospital Specifics- •
- ACLSHiring profile Requested Skill Set: Must have: Advanced skills needed: ACLS, familiar with cardiac drip and insulin dripsProcedures performed on unit: N/ACertifications Required: ACLSDress Code: (Required uniform)
- Royal Blue Scrubs, no artificial/gel nails Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines.
- VS every 4 hours (may be more frequent based on patient condition)
- Blood glucose checks as ordered
- Required documentation/assessment every shift 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..
- N/AAny 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.
- Staff in PCU are very cohesive, they work well as a team. Looking for candidate who works well with others. Staff self-schedule, work with candidates, especially if they like their night shifts 3 in a row.Comments 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.