Clinician - ED Hold

Tampa General Hospital • Tampa, FL

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The ED Hold Unit is a specialized inpatient nursing department located within the Emergency Department. Staffed by a dedicated inpatient nursing team, this unit provides care for admitted Medical-Surgical and Cardiac patients under both inpatient and observation status. Care begins in the Emergency Department and is delivered in close collaboration with the ED nursing team. Patients with inpatient status are transferred to inpatient units as beds become available, while those under observation remain in the ED Hold Unit for the duration of their stay.

Department Priorities:
ED Decompression: Rapidly assume care once admission orders are placed to alleviate ED congestion.
Safe, High-Quality Care: Deliver inpatient-level care in non-traditional ED spaces with a focus on safety and excellence.
Efficient Care Progression: Promote purposeful care planning to reduce length of stay and support timely transitions.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• BSN required.
• Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.
• One year of experience in clinical area.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision and according to established nursing standards, policies, procedures and professional guidelines, delivers nursing care to patients.
• Collaborates and participates with the manager in unit operations.
• Exercises independent judgement and advanced clinical skills.
• Plans and implements nursing care; documents nursing assessments, identifies and reports situations requiring intervention, formulates and communicates goals and directed plan of care; assures patients rights.
• Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level