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 to patients across multiple departments within an Ambulatory Surgery Center, including Pre-Op, PACU, PAT, Endoscopy, and the Operating Room. The nurse conducts assessments, plans and implements patient care, documents clinical findings, and identifies situations requiring further intervention. The ASC Clinical Nurse develops and communicates goal-directed care plans, advocates for patient rights, and delivers safe, compassionate, and timely care to patients across all age groups. The role 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.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nursing program.
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse 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 documenting assessments, interventions, medications, and patient responses accurately and promptly, and 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 function 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.
Formulate 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 required 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.
Comply with 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 carry out additional tasks assigned by leadership.