Emergency Care Nurse - Freestanding ED

Tampa General Hospital, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Nurse for the Free Standing Emergency Department. The role emphasizes comprehensive patient assessment, timely care planning, and effective communication with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Applicants should hold an Associate's Degree in Nursing and an active Florida or compact-state RN license, with BLS certification. ACLS/PALS may be required depending on unit needs and patient population.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Florida or a compact state.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (AHA or Red Cross).
• Unit-specific certifications may be required; ACLS and PALS are commonly expected.

Responsibilities

• Assess and analyze health status of patients with comprehensive nursing assessments.
• Perform ongoing assessments and document findings per policy; report significant changes to care team.
• Initiate discharge planning with initial admission assessment.
• Plan patient care on the unit in collaboration with patient, family, and health care team.
• Develop and update individualized care plans based on assessments within required time frames.
• Provide patient education and document interventions and outcomes.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Communication with team

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Tampa General Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Nurse for the Free Standing Emergency Department. The role emphasizes comprehensive patient assessment, timely care planning, and effective communication with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Applicants should hold an Associate's Degree in Nursing and an active Florida or compact-state RN license, with BLS certification. ACLS/PALS may be required depending on unit needs and patient population.