ED Nurse: Acute Patient Care & Discharge Planning

Tampa General Hospital, Inc.; Crystal River (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide bedside nursing care, assess patient needs, and coordinate treatment plans within a hospital setting.

The role emphasizes collaborative planning with patients, families, and the healthcare team, discharge planning from admission, and ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes to ensure high-quality care. Florida licensure is required with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing required.
• RN license issued by Florida or a Compact State.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• ACLS and/or PALS may be required.
• Stroke-related certifications such as NIHSS and STABLE may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and analyze the health status of patients in the assigned nursing unit in a comprehensive manner.
• Perform ongoing assessments and document findings according to policy and procedure, reporting significant findings to the health care team.
• Initiate discharge planning with the initial admission assessment.
• Plan patient care on the assigned unit in collaboration with the patient, family, and health care team.
• Formulate individualized patient care plans based on assessment data within policy timelines.
• Update the plan of care based on patient assessments within the designated time period.
• Direct, implement and coordinate patient care activities to ensure quality care.
• Communicate the plan of care to other health care team members during daily worksheets, shift reports and discussions.
• Direct care team members within their scope of practice.
• Document all patient care, including assessments, plan of care, interventions, patient response, and follow-up; transcribe and implement physician orders; provide patient education.
• Evaluate patient outcomes and adjust interventions within policy timelines, involving patient and family.

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Tampa General Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide bedside nursing care, assess patient needs, and coordinate treatment plans within a hospital setting.

The role emphasizes collaborative planning with patients, families, and the healthcare team, discharge planning from admission, and ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes to ensure high-quality care. Florida licensure is required with BLS certification.