Clinical Nurse - General Surgery - Nights

Position Overview

THIS IS A POST-OPERATIVE UNIT – Under general supervision and following established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines, the nurse delivers care to patients by planning and implementing nursing interventions, documenting assessments, identifying and reporting situations requiring further intervention, and formulating and communicating a goal-directed plan of care that assures patient rights. The role is performed in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital and the principles of quality improvement.

The 26-bed Emergency General Surgery post-operative unit is a specialized inpatient area dedicated to the recovery and management of adult surgical patients. Recognized as the first Emergency General Surgery Verified Program in Florida and 11th in the nation by the American College of Surgeons, the unit upholds the highest standards of evidence-based care, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. It primarily serves patients recovering from emergent procedures such as appendectomies, cholecystectomies, hernia repairs, bowel resections, and surgeries involving complex wounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines.
• Plan and implement nursing care while documenting all assessments.
• Identify and report situations requiring immediate or further intervention.
• Formulate and communicate a goal-directed plan of care that assures patient rights.
• Perform job duties in line with the mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital and principles of quality improvement.
• Provide comprehensive post-operative care focused on early mobility, infection prevention, and effective wound healing.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.