Registered Nurse - USFTGP Internal Medicine

Tampa General Hospital • Tampa, FL

3d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers high-quality, patient-centered nursing care in accordance with the Florida State Board of Nursing and TGH policies. The role provides comprehensive clinical assessments, coordinates care with interdisciplinary and ancillary staff, and communicates effectively with physicians to support safe, seamless care delivery. The RN also serves as a clinical and emotional resource for the care team, offering guidance on complex cases and contributing to optimal patient outcomes. Additional work includes patient education, care management support, accurate documentation, and adherence to clinical protocols that uphold departmental standards, patient safety, and an exceptional patient experience.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license or certification.
• Knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, and regulatory standards defined by the Florida State Board of Nursing.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills to identify physical, psychosocial, and social-determinant-of-health needs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary staff.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems and accurate, compliant clinical documentation.
• Skill in patient education and care coordination, including management of chronic conditions and complex care plans.
• Ability to function calmly and effectively in fast-paced or emergent situations while following safety and emergency protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments to determine patient needs and identify care barriers.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, ancillary staff, and other team members to ensure continuity and high-quality outcomes.
• Serve as a clinical and emotional resource for staff, providing guidance on complex patient situations.
• Manage patient medication profiles and communicate laboratory and diagnostic results efficiently to providers.
• Complete triage tasks, in-basket messages, care management activities, and wellness visit support as needed.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, medications, and care plans to promote understanding and self-management.
• Accurately document nursing assessments, treatments, and patient responses in the electronic medical record.
• Identify gaps in care and participate in quality improvement efforts to support team performance metrics.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment by following clinical, emergency, and infection-control protocols.
• Support and enhance the patient experience through compassionate care, professionalism, and service excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree