Clinical Nurse - Ante Postpartum
Tampa General Hospital
Summary
The Clinical Nurse provides compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to antepartum and postpartum patients, including those with routine and high-risk pregnancies. The nurse assesses patient needs, develops and implements individualized care plans, monitors maternal and fetal well-being as appropriate, and supports postpartum recovery. The Clinical Nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to promote safe clinical outcomes, provide patient education, and create a positive experience for mothers and families. This role requires rapid clinical assessment, sound judgment, and adherence to professional nursing standards in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment. Practice is aligned with organizational values, quality improvement principles, and regulatory requirements.
Job description
Essential Functions
- Deliver direct nursing care based on comprehensive assessment of physical, psychosocial, developmental, educational, and spiritual patient needs.
- Develop, implement, document, and communicate goal-directed plans of care.
- Monitor patient status and promptly identify, escalate, and respond to changes requiring clinical intervention.
- Maintain a safe patient care environment and comply with infection control and patient safety standards.
- Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families to coordinate care and support clinical decision-making.
- Participate in quality improvement, performance improvement, and organizational initiatives.
- Serve as charge nurse or preceptor when assigned, supporting unit operations and staff development.
- Maintain required competencies, continuing education, and mandatory training.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- BSN preferred
- License to practice as a Registered Nurse in Florida
- Hospital experience preferred
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.