Nurse RN - USFTGP Surgery

Position Overview

The RN’s purpose is to provide quality nursing care to our patients, coordinate care with ancillary staff, and communicate effectively with physicians. This position contributes to the department’s goals by being accountable for the delivery and coordination of patient care at a demonstrated level of safe practice and within the scope of practice as defined by the Florida State Board of Nursing and TGH policy. Along with other members of a care team, this role is responsible for achieving patient outcomes that meet the high standards of care provided by TGH.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a clinical and/or emotional resource for the clinical team and provide guidance for complex patients to ensure the highest quality of clinical outcomes.
• Perform thorough physical and psycho-social assessments, identify potential barriers for social determination of health, manage patient medication profiles, and efficiently communicate provider lab and test results.
• Complete triage/in-basket messages, annual wellness visits, care management, and coordination of chronic conditions to support the care team and ensure overall continuity of care.
• Provide patient education, including reviewing a plan of care when protocols are in place, ensuring the patient has a thorough understanding of their care.
• Maintain records of medical and nursing treatments and related services through accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Identify gaps in care and contribute to improving the team's quality metrics.
• Ensure overall patient experience and safety by following all emergency clinical policies and protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Nursing – Required
• Qualifications: Current Florida RN Licensure – Required

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary: $61,568.00
• Location: Tampa; USF Health South Tampa Center 2, Tampa General Circle, Tampa, 33606
• Schedule: Full-time; Scheduled Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; Shift: Day; Job Type: On Site