Clinical Nurse- Pre-Op/PACU- TGH Surgery Center, Morsani

Tampa General Hospital•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Under the supervision of ASC leadership and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and professional nursing standards, the ASC Clinical Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care across multiple departments, including Pre Op, PACU, PAT, Endoscopy, and the Operating Room, in an Ambulatory Surgery Center environment. The nurse assesses patients, plans and implements care, documents clinical findings, and identifies situations requiring further intervention. The role includes developing and communicating goal-directed care plans, advocating for patient rights, and delivering safe, compassionate, and timely care to patients across all age groups. The position requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and adherence to Tampa General Hospital’s mission, vision, and values while supporting continuous quality improvement across the ASC. The nurse applies nursing principles, ASC procedures, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practices to pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care. They work collaboratively with patients, families, surgeons, anesthesia teams, and other staff to coordinate safe and efficient care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nursing program.
Current Registered Nurse license in the state of Florida.
Comprehensive understanding of nursing principles, ASC procedures, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practice for pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative patient care.
Ability to conduct thorough assessments, identify changes in patient condition, and deliver age-appropriate care while recognizing physical, emotional, and cultural needs.
Competence in accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, medications, and patient responses, and in developing, implementing, and revising individualized care plans.
Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams; provide education; support patient rights; and foster a positive care experience.
Ability to identify clinical concerns, escalate appropriately, intervene effectively during emergencies, and consistently follow infection control and safety policies.
Ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced ASC environment, maintain professional interactions with physicians and staff, and contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Nice To Haves

ASC experience preferred.
Operating room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative nursing care according to ASC protocols and individualized patient needs.
Perform initial and ongoing assessments, document findings, identify patient needs, and promptly communicate changes in condition.
Develop nursing care plans based on assessment data, implement appropriate interventions, and evaluate patient outcomes.
Administer medications safely, start IVs, monitor patients for adverse reactions, and perform nursing procedures according to ASC standards.
Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, physician communications, and care plans in compliance with legal and ASC requirements.
Explain procedures, discharge instructions, and post-operative care requirements clearly and compassionately.
Advocate for patient safety, ensure informed consent processes, uphold HIPAA and confidentiality standards, and maintain aseptic technique.
Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia teams, and fellow nurses to coordinate safe, efficient patient care.
Follow blood-borne pathogen protocols, use PPE, handle bodily fluids safely, and maintain a clean and safe patient environment.
Assist with ASC workflow needs, participate in quality improvement activities, support new staff orientation, and perform additional tasks assigned by leadership.