Seasonal RN Med​/Surg- Nights

Overview

Seasonal RN Med/Surg - Nights (250002SC).

Inter Health Staffing is a for-profit staffing division of TGH committed to providing patients with excellent and compassionate care. We are now offering 13-week seasonal assignments with competitive base pay and the potential for contract extensions based on unit needs. These positions are also a great way to experience the culture and the excellence of TGH while exploring the potential opportunity to transition into a permanent role.

As the region’s leading safety net hospital, Tampa General is committed to providing area residents with world-class and compassionate health care ranging from the simplest to the most complex medical services. Tampa General is affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and serves as the primary teaching hospital for the University. Enjoy the benefits of working with a Magnet-designated nursing team and a schedule that fits your lifestyle.

Grow your career, make an impact, and see why so many choose to call TGH home. Our seasonal Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience within the specific division being hired into and deemed competent to work independently. Please review qualifications and apply for the recruiting team to review and assist with the interview process.

• Under general supervision, following established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines, deliver nursing care to patients. Plan and implement nursing care; document nursing assessments; identify and report situations requiring further intervention; formulate and communicate goal-directed plan of care; assure patient rights. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital and principles of quality improvement
• Assess and analyze the health status of patients in assigned nursing unit in a comprehensive manner. Perform and/or assure completed assessments on all patients admitted within the designated time delineated in policy/unit standards.
• Perform on-going assessments and document according to policy and procedure, report significant findings of admission and on-going assessments to appropriate member of health care team.
• Initiate discharge planning process with initial admission assessment.
• Plan patient care on assigned unit in collaboration with the patient, family, and health care team.
• Formulate individualized patient plan of care based on assessment data within the designated time delineated in policy/unit standards.
• Update plan of care based on the patient assessment within appropriate time period .
• Direct, implement, and coordinate patient care activities on assigned unit to ensure the delivery of quality care.
• Communicate the plan of care to other members of the healthcare team through daily worksheet conferences, verbally during the shift and shift report.
• Direct care team members in accordance with their scope of practice.
• Communicate and document all patient care given including assessments, plan of care, interventions, patient response, and follow-up. Transcribe and direct the implementation of physician orders. Provide patient education based on assessed needs and evaluate understanding.
• Conduct ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes and document effectiveness of planned and implemented interventions and strategies in relation to the plan of care within time frames per policy/unit standards. Include patient and family in the evaluation process.
• Provide appropriate patient assessment and care specific to the needs of the patient populations served (e.g., age groups, patients of size; diagnosis-based).
• Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the specific physical, psychosocial and developmental needs of patients as appropriate to the populations served.
• Knowledge of assessment techniques and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to conduct thorough assessments, interpret clinical data, and apply critical thinking to respond to changes in patient condition.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices for care planning.
• Skill in developing, implementing, and modifying patient care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, ensuring effective care coordination.
• Understanding of patient education principles and ability to provide clear, personalized education to patients and families and assess their comprehension to ensure understanding and compliance.
• Knowledge of outcome measurement and quality improvement processes.
• Ability to evaluate patient progress and adjust care plans based on patient responses, contributing to ongoing improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with healthcare documentation standards and legal requirements.
• Ability to document patient care accurately and timely, ensuring compliance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards.

Education:

Associate s Degree of Nursing Minimum

Licenses/Certifications:

FL RN license; BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications required.