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. The 26-bed Emergency General Surgery post-operative unit is a specialized inpatient care area dedicated to the recovery and management of adult surgical patients. Recognized by the American College of Surgeons as the first Emergency General Surgery Verified Program in Florida and 11th in the nation, this unit upholds the highest standards of evidence-based care, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. The unit primarily serves patients recovering from emergent surgical procedures including appendectomies, cholecystectomies, hernia repairs, bowel resections, and surgeries involving complex wounds. Staffed by a multidisciplinary team of skilled nurses, surgical providers, wound care specialists, and support personnel, the unit is designed to provide comprehensive post-operative care with a strong focus on early mobility, infection prevention, and wound healing.
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Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees