Acute Care Clinical Nurse: Rapid Assessment & Care

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital seeks a Clinical Nurse for the Medicine Overflow unit to provide direct nursing care, rapid assessments, and coordinated patient-centered care in a fast-paced setting.

Graduation from an accredited nursing program and Florida RN licensure are required; hospital experience is preferred. This is an on-site role with opportunities for continuing education and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Florida.
• Hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care based on comprehensive assessment of patient needs.
• Develop, implement, document, and communicate goal-directed plans of care.
• Monitor patient status and promptly identify, escalate, and respond to changes requiring clinical intervention.
• Maintain a safe patient care environment and comply with infection control and patient safety standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families to coordinate care.
• Participate in quality improvement, performance improvement, and organizational initiatives.
• Serve as charge nurse or preceptor when assigned, supporting unit operations and staff development.
• Maintain required competencies, continuing education, and mandatory training.

Skills

RN license in FL

Patient assessment

Care planning

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Tampa General Hospital seeks a Clinical Nurse for the Medicine Overflow unit to provide direct nursing care, rapid assessments, and coordinated patient-centered care in a fast-paced setting.

Graduation from an accredited nursing program and Florida RN licensure are required; hospital experience is preferred. This is an on-site role with opportunities for continuing education and professional growth.