Clinical Nurse - General Surgery, 7A1

Tampa General Hospital • Tampa, FL

11d

About The Position

This is a post-operative unit. Under general supervision and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines, the Clinical Nurse delivers nursing care to patients. The nurse plans and implements care, documents nursing assessments, identifies and reports situations requiring further intervention, formulates and communicates a goal-directed plan of care, and assures patient rights. The role also requires performing duties in accordance with Tampa General Hospital’s mission, vision, and values and the principles of quality improvement.

The 26-bed Emergency General Surgery post-operative unit is a specialized inpatient care area for adults recovering from surgical procedures. Recognized by the American College of Surgeons as the first Emergency General Surgery Verified Program in Florida and the 11th in the nation, the unit emphasizes evidence-based care, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. Patients primarily recover from emergent procedures such as appendectomies, cholecystectomies, hernia repairs, bowel resections, and surgeries involving complex wounds. A multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive post-operative care focused on early mobility, infection prevention, and wound healing.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care under general supervision and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines.
• Plan and implement nursing care.
• Document nursing assessments.
• Identify and report situations requiring further intervention.
• Formulate and communicate a goal-directed plan of care.
• Assure patient rights.
• Perform job duties in accordance with Tampa General Hospital’s mission, vision, and values and the principles of quality improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed