Trauma Registered Nurse PRN

Registered Nurse – Trauma RN       

PRN- 0.001 FTE

Aventura Hospital

Miami, FL

Facility Description

Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, a facility of HCA Healthcare’s East Florida Division, is a fully accredited 407-bed acute care medical surgery hospital providing award-winning procedures. Leveraging the latest technologies and treatment protocols, Aventura meets both the elective and emergency healthcare needs of its neighboring communities and international visitors. Aventura Hospital and Medical Center is designated a Level II Trauma Center by the Florida Department of Health and is certified as a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. Aventura’s Comprehensive Community Cancer Program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and they are an American College of Radiology accredited Breast Imaging Center of Excellence.

Ideally located in luxurious South Florida, Aventura Hospital and Medical Center is home to a community rich in diversity and infused with world-class culture. A prime location - nestled between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale - means you will be surrounded by the very best South Florida has to offer!

 Job Summary

Under general supervision the RN/Trauma Nurse provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures of Aventura Hospital and Trauma Services.  In collaboration with the patient, the patient’s family and other members of the health care team, the clinical Trauma RN assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and coordinates treatment plans. The trauma RN 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.  Involves general guidance and direction by Supervisors and/ or Department Leader.  The employee will be expected to perform most job duties independently and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures.