Admit/Discharge Clinical Nurse - Central Monitoring Unit
Tampa General Hospital
Summary
The Clinical Nurse provides direct, comprehensive nursing care to patients across the continuum of care. The role requires rapid clinical assessment, sound judgment, and adherence to professional nursing standards in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment. The Clinical Nurse plans, implements, and evaluates patient-centered care, safeguards patient rights, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal clinical outcomes. Practice is aligned with organizational values, quality improvement principles, and regulatory requirements.
Job description
- Identify patients appropriate for discharge.
- Review physician orders and initiate admission/discharge processes.
- Ensure prescriptions, follow-up appointments, and discharge paperwork are completed.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, case managers, and ancillary departments.
- Coordinate with case management, pharmacy, and other departments to facilitate timely discharges.
- Support patient throughput and discharge goals.
- Provide individualized education related to diagnosis, medications, treatment plans, side effects, symptom management, and post-discharge care.
- Assess patient understanding using teach-back methods.
- Complete documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
- Communicate and escalate barriers to admission, discharge, or patient progression.
- Promote patient safety and reduce avoidable delays in care transitions.
- Maintain compliance with TGH policies, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practices.
Knowledge of electronic medical records (EMR) systems and documentation standards required to support continuity of care, quality monitoring, and accreditation reporting. Ability to engage in ongoing professional development and maintain specialty knowledge.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing
- Florida Department of Health Nursing License
- Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience in Surgical, Cardiac, Medicine, or Neuroscience
- Preferred RN specialty certification
- Knowledge of admission, discharge, and care transition processes
- Ability to complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Knowledge of patient education principles, including teach-back methodology
- Understanding of regulatory requirements, TGH policies, and evidence-based practices
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills
- Ability to identify barriers to care progression and escalate concerns appropriately
- Commitment to patient safety, quality outcomes, and patient satisfaction
- Ability to support throughput initiatives and discharge goals
Company overview
Tampa General Hospital is a leading academic medical center and regional healthcare system located in Tampa, Florida. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, it serves as the primary teaching hospital for the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. The hospital operates a comprehensive Level I trauma center, providing the highest level of trauma care available. Tampa General Hospital is nationally recognized for its expertise in organ transplantation, with one of the busiest transplant programs in the United States. The institution offers a wide range of specialized services including cancer care, cardiovascular medicine, neurosciences, women's health, and pediatric services. With its commitment to medical education and research, Tampa General Hospital plays a crucial role in advancing healthcare through clinical trials and innovative treatments. The hospital system includes multiple specialty centers and outpatient facilities throughout the Tampa Bay region, serving as a vital healthcare resource for millions of residents in West Central Florida.