Seasonal Registered Nurse - Labor Delivery Recovery Postpartum

InterHealth 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, delivers nursing care to patients. Plans and implements nursing care; documents nursing assessments; identifies and reports situations requiring further intervention; formulates and communicates goal-directed plan of care; assures patient rights. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital and principles of quality improvement

Assesses and analyzes the health status of patients in assigned nursing unit in a comprehensive manner. Performs and/or assures completed assessments on all patients admitted within the designated time delineated in policy/unit standards.

Performs on-going assessments and documents according to policy and procedure, reports significant findings of admission and on-going assessments to appropriate member of heath care team.

Initiates discharge planning process with initial admission assessment.

Plans patient care on assigned unit in collaboration with the patient, family, and health care team.

Formulates individualized patient plan of care based on assessment data within the designated time delineated in policy/unit standards.

Updates plan of care based on the patient assessment within appropriate time period.

Directs, implements, and coordinates patient care activities on assigned unit to ensure the delivery of quality care.

Communicates the plan of care to other members of the healthcare team through daily worksheet conferences, verbally during the shift and shift report.

Directs care team members in accordance with their scope of practice.

Communicates and documents all patient care given including assessments, plan of care, interventions, patient response, and follow-up. Transcribes and directs the implementation of physician orders. Provides patient education based on assessed needs and evaluates understanding.

Conducts ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes and documents effectiveness of planned and implemented interventions and strategies in relation to the plan of care within time frames per policy/unit standards. Includes patient and family in the evaluation process.

Provides appropriate patient assessment and care specific to the needs of the patient populations served (e.g. age groups, patients of size; diagnosis-based).

Demonstrates 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.

Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field in OBGYN setting.