Registered Nurse (RN) - Transitional Care Unit - $37 per hour

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Care Transitions Registered Nurse to support care coordination across ambulatory settings in Tampa, FL. This role focuses on transitioning patients from active treatment to independent management, including RPM coordination and collaboration with physicians and care teams.

Qualified candidates will have a BSN, an active RN license, and 3+ years of relevant nursing experience in ambulatory or post-acute care settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
• 3+ years nursing experience including care coordination.
• Active RN license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as point of contact, clinical leader and resource to staff and administration.
• Identify patients appropriate for RPM and care transitions.
• Establish vital sign parameters, obtain orders, develop care plan.
• Maintain rapport with patients/caregivers via phone or video.
• Assist patients through the healthcare system including follow-up and community resources.
• Notify physician and other care teams of changes; modify care plan as needed.
• Identify need for additional disciplines and community resources.
• Maintain nursing skills; participate in training and education.
• Inform department manager of perceived problems affecting care.

Skills

Care coordination

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Transitional Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

Under general supervision, provides patient education, support, and interventions to optimize care transitions. Assists in Plan of Care compliance. Includes coordination of Home Health, Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), Durable Medical Equipment, Pharmacy as needed and communication with physicians. Uses a process of nursing intake, assessment, planning, and care in accordance with physician orders, the established plan of care, the patient's diagnosis, policies and procedures, and the Nurse Practice Act.

Essential Functions

• Serves as point of contact, clinical leader and resource to staff and administration. Provides patients and family with needed information for the transition from active treatment to managing their condition independently. Functions as a member of an inter-disciplinary team, encouraging and maintaining open communications. Provides clinical supervision to the Care Transitions Tele Med-Assistant for patients and provides input regarding his/her performance to the appropriate manager. Assists in the orientation of new staff or continuing education of existing staff as requested.
• Helps to identify patients who are appropriate for RPM.
• Establishes vital sign parameters, obtains physician orders, develops a plan of care, and documents findings.
• Develops and maintains rapport with patients and caregivers via phone and/or video communication.
• Responsible to continually assist patient/family through the healthcare system which includes during procedures/admissions at TGH, follow up, and with community resources. Assesses and evaluates patient data and needs; providing appropriate support. Patient/family health education, direction, and intervention.
• Notifies physician and other care agencies of changes in patient condition or status, sends reports, obtains new orders, and modifies the care plan as needed.
• Identifies the need for and recommends appropriate disciplines and community resources for optimum patient care.
• Maintains clinical skills within nursing practice norms and participates in group projects, training, and education as needed.
• Informs department manager of perceived problem areas related to program, patient care, and community relations.
• Demonstrates a professional attitude, sound judgment and continuity in interactions with physicians, other health care providers, and community agencies. Acquires and utilizes knowledge of community resources. Demonstrated clinical, interpersonal and communication skills.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Nursing

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience, including experience in care coordination, ambulatory, post-acute, or transitional care settings.

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of care transition principles, chronic condition management, and ambulatory workflows.
• Ability to assess patient needs, coordinate multidisciplinary care, and support plan-of-care compliance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage patients, caregivers, and care teams.
• Ability to manage multiple patients and priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems and clinical documentation standards.

Tampa General Hospital Job ID #2600049V. Posted job title: Care Transitions Registered Nurse - TGH Ambulatory Care Transitions

About Tampa General Hospital

Tampa General Hospital is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with approximately 15,000 team members and providers, is one of the region’s largest employers. Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-26 and is nationally ranked among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in six specialties. Additionally, Tampa General is ranked as "High Performing," or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 18 procedures and conditions.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Pet insurance
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Health savings account
• Health Care FSA
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs