Clinical Nurse - CRFS Emergency Department

Tampa General Hospital•Hernando, MS

23h

About The Position

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, communicates a goal-directed plan of care, and assures patient rights. The role is responsible for performing duties in accordance with Tampa General Hospital’s mission, vision, and values and its principles of quality improvement. The Clinical Nurse assesses patients’ health status, develops and updates individualized care plans with patients, families, and the healthcare team, and coordinates care delivery on the assigned unit. The role includes communicating care plans and patient information to team members, directing care team members within their scopes of practice, implementing physician orders, educating patients and families, and evaluating and documenting patient outcomes and the effectiveness of interventions. Care and assessments are tailored to the needs of the populations served, including relevant age groups, patients of size, and diagnoses.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing.
Registered Nurse license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Knowledge of assessment techniques and diagnostic tools.
Ability to conduct thorough assessments, interpret clinical data, and apply critical thinking when responding to changes in patient condition.
Knowledge of evidence-based practices for care planning.
Skill in developing, implementing, and modifying patient care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team to support effective care coordination.
Understanding of patient education principles and ability to provide clear, personalized education to patients and families and assess comprehension.
Knowledge of outcome measurement and quality improvement processes.
Ability to evaluate patient progress and adjust care plans based on patient responses.
Familiarity with healthcare documentation standards and legal requirements.
Ability to document patient care accurately and promptly in compliance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards.

Nice To Haves

Unit-specific certifications may be required, including Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), STROKE, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and STABLE.

Responsibilities

Comprehensively assess and analyze the health status of patients on the assigned nursing unit.
Complete or ensure completion of admission assessments within the time frames established by policy and unit standards.
Perform ongoing assessments, document them according to policy, and report significant findings to the appropriate healthcare team member.
Initiate discharge planning as part of the initial admission assessment.
Plan and formulate individualized patient care in collaboration with the patient, family, and healthcare team, and update the plan based on assessment data within required time frames.
Direct, implement, and coordinate patient care activities on the assigned unit to support quality care.
Communicate the plan of care to the healthcare team through daily worksheet conferences, verbal communication during the shift, and shift reports.
Direct care team members in accordance with their scopes of practice.
Communicate and document patient care, including assessments, care plans, interventions, patient responses, and follow-up.
Transcribe physician orders and direct their implementation.
Provide patient education based on assessed needs and evaluate the patient’s understanding.
Evaluate patient outcomes on an ongoing basis and document the effectiveness of interventions and strategies in relation to the care plan within policy and unit time frames.
Include patients and families in the evaluation process.
Provide assessments and care specific to the needs of the patient populations served, including age groups, patients of size, and diagnosis-based needs.
Perform job duties in accordance with Tampa General Hospital’s mission, vision, values, and quality improvement principles.