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Community Health System

RN, Burn

Fresno, CA · On-site

Peters Burn Center at Community Regional Medical Center. The patients you will care for will range from moderate to high acuity, including pediatric and adult trauma patients, mild scald burn and ...

District Medical Group Inc. (DMG)

$97K - $131K/yr

The Arizona Burn Center serves as the State of Arizona's regional burn center and is nationally verified by the American Burn Association and American College of Surgeons. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Healthcare professionals in a burn center often encounter challenges such as managing complex wound care, addressing severe pain, and supporting patients through lengthy recovery processes. The work can be emotionally demanding, as patients may experience trauma and require significant psychological support. Teamwork is essential, as staff collaborate closely with surgeons, physical therapists, and social workers to provide comprehensive care. Ongoing training, peer support, and access to counseling resources can help staff manage stress and maintain high standards of patient care.

What is a burn center?

A burn center is a specialized medical facility dedicated to the treatment and rehabilitation of patients with severe burns and related injuries. These centers are staffed by multidisciplinary teams, including surgeons, nurses, physical therapists, and psychologists, who are trained in advanced burn care. Burn centers provide comprehensive services such as emergency treatment, wound management, reconstructive surgery, pain management, and long-term rehabilitation to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

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To thrive as a Burn Center Nurse, you need specialized knowledge in burn care, wound management, pain control, and critical care, usually supported by a nursing degree and RN licensure, with experience or certification in burn or trauma care. Familiarity with advanced wound care products, infection control protocols, and patient monitoring systems is essential. Compassion, emotional resilience, and strong communication skills help manage the complex physical and psychological needs of burn patients and their families. These skills ensure comprehensive, safe, and empathetic care for patients with severe injuries in a highly demanding environment.
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Burn Surgery, Burn Center Director in West Texas, Level 1 Trauma Center

Burn Surgery, Burn Center Director in West Texas, Level 1 Trauma Center

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Lubbock, TX • On-site

Part-time

Posted 9 days ago

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

386th of 535 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Burn Center Medical Director, Department of Surgery @ TTUHSC

Apply Here: 37210BR

Major/Essential Functions:

  • Direct reporting line from the burn center director to institutional leaders.
  • Work closely with the burn center nurse manager for all staff related issues, all bylaws and operating procedures/policies.
  • Oversee all therapy disciplines (PT/OT/Speech) with input in training, scheduling and patient care.
  • Responsible for scheduling and oversite of all providers for inpatient and outpatient including trainees.
  • Collaborate with other divisions including trauma and plastic surgery.
  • Foster interest in burn surgery in addition to teaching and mentoring, the burn center supports 2 one-year fellow positions.
  • Complete autonomy to determine wound closure options of all types (CEA, BTM, Integra, recell).
  • Complete oversite of a healthy burn foundation developed via philanthropy that produces equipment and research funding annually.

Required Qualifications:

  • 3 years of experience at a verified ABA burn center.
  • Burn Fellowship or 10 years of experience in burn.
  • Board Certified in General or Plastic Surgery.
  • Ability to obtain a TX Medical License.
  • MD/DO/MBBS

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