Clinician - Digestive Diseases Institute & Urology
Tampa General Hospital
Summary
The Clinician provides advanced professional nursing care, applying independent clinical judgment and advanced assessment skills to manage high-acuity patient populations. The role integrates direct patient care with unit-level clinical leadership, supporting care coordination, patient safety, and operational effectiveness. The Clinician collaborates with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to ensure care delivery aligns with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational priorities.
Job description
Essential Functions:
- Deliver and coordinate advanced nursing care using comprehensive assessment, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based practice.
- Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized, goal-directed plans of care. Identify, communicate, and intervene in clinical situations requiring escalation or rapid response.
- Serve as a clinical resource and team leader for nursing staff, particularly in high-risk or emergent situations.
- Collaborate with nursing leadership on unit operations, including patient flow, staffing coordination, and resource utilization. Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
- Support performance improvement, regulatory compliance, and quality initiatives at the unit and organizational level.
- Delegate and supervise clinical activities based on staff competency, scope of practice, and patient needs.
- Participate in orientation, precepting, and ongoing clinical development of staff as assigned.
This role will support our Digestive Diseases Institute (DDI) & Urology Service Lines.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
- Registered Nurse licensure through the Florida Department of Health.
- Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience in an acute care or specialty clinical setting.
- Experience in high-acuity environments such as trauma, critical care, emergency services, or comparable setting.
- GI Surgery 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.