Med-Surg Nurse: Patient Care, Coordination & Discharge

TGH North; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse for the Med Surg unit to provide direct patient care, perform assessments, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes adherence to hospital policies and patient advocacy while delivering goal-directed nursing care.

The incumbent will manage care plans, document interventions, and participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current registered nurse license issued by Florida or a compact state.
• Ability to deliver nursing care under supervision per policies and guidelines.
• Quality improvement and patient safety emphasis.

Responsibilities

• Assesses health status of patients in Med Surg unit and documents findings.
• Performs ongoing assessments and communicates significant results to the care team.
• Initiates discharge planning with initial admission assessment.
• Plans and coordinates patient care with patient, family, and health team.
• Keeps care plan updated based on assessments and policy timelines.
• Transcribes and implements physician orders and provides patient education.

Skills

RN licensure Florida/Compact

Education

RN license (Florida or Compact State)

Job description

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse for the Med Surg unit to provide direct patient care, perform assessments, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes adherence to hospital policies and patient advocacy while delivering goal-directed nursing care.

The incumbent will manage care plans, document interventions, and participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives in a fast-paced hospital setting.