JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision and according to established nursing standards, policies, procedures and professional guidelines, delivers nursing care to patients.
Collaborates and participates with the manager in unit operations. Exercises independent judgement and advanced clinical skills. Plans and implements nursing care; documents nursing assessments, identifies and reports situations requiring intervention, formulates and communicates goals and directed plan of care; assures patients rights. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is primarily performed in patient settings. Extensive interaction with patients, staff, physicians, family members and visitors. Lifting, bending, stooping and exposure to bodily fluids is involved
This position has been evaluated as a Level 1 in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) definition of occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Level I Positions in this category require the performance of tasks which involve exposure to blood and potentially infectious body fluids.
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing; BSN required, licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse by the State of Florida; one year of experience in clinical area.