Clinical Nurse - General Surgery, 7A1

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL, is seeking a Clinical Nurse for the General Surgery post-operative unit 7A1. You will provide direct patient care, plan and document assessments, and coordinate a goal-directed plan of care under supervision.

The 26-bed unit emphasizes early mobility, infection prevention, and wound healing as it serves adults after emergent surgeries. Florida RN licensure and BSN preferred are desired.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Licensure to practice as RN in Florida.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to post-operative patients.
• Plan, implement and document assessments and care plans.
• Identify and report situations requiring intervention; maintain patient rights.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

RN licensure (FL)

BSN preferred

Accredited nursing program

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Description - Clinical Nurse - General Surgery, 7A1 (260003O9)

Job Description

Clinical Nurse - General Surgery, 7A1 - ( 260003O9 )

Description

*** THIS IS A POST-OPERATIVE UNIT ***

Under general supervision, following established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines, delivers nursing care to patients. Plans and implements nursing care; documents nursing assessments; identifies and reports situations requiring further intervention; formulates and communicates goal-directed plan of care; assures patient rights. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital and principles of quality improvement.

The 26-bed Emergency General Surgery post-operative unit is a specialized inpatient care area dedicated to the recovery and management of adult surgical patients. Recognized by the American College of Surgeons as the first Emergency General Surgery Verified Program in Florida and 11 th in the nation, this unit upholds the highest standards of evidence-based care, patient safety, and clinical outcomes.

The unit primarily serves patients recovering from emergent surgical procedures including appendectomies, cholecystectomies, hernia repairs, bowel resections, and surgeries involving complex wounds. Staffed by a multidisciplinary team of skilled nurses, surgical providers, wound care specialists, and support personnel, the unit is designed to provide comprehensive post-operative care with a strong focus on early mobility, infection prevention, and wound healing.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing;
• Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.
• BSN preferred.

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33601

Eligible for Remote Work : On Site

Job

Nursing (LPNs, RNs)