Clinical Nurse - ED Hold
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Clinical Nurse in the ED Hold Unit at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL is a full-time on-site role delivering inpatient level care to admitted Medical-Surgical and Cardiac patients under inpatient and observation status. The unit prioritizes ED decompression, safe high-quality care in non-traditional spaces, and efficient care progression with purposeful care planning and timely transitions. Qualifications include graduation from an accredited nursing program and Florida RN licensure. Schedule is 7 am to 7 pm on-site at the Tampa General Main Campus (1 Tampa General Circle, 33601). Minimum Salary: 33.32. To apply, tailor your resume to show throughput improvements, collaboration with the ED team, adherence to the hospital mission and quality goals, and patient rights protection.
Description
The ED Hold Unit is a specialized inpatient nursing department located within the Emergency Department. Staffed by a dedicated inpatient nursing team, this unit provides care for admitted Medical-Surgical and Cardiac patients under both inpatient and observation status.
Care begins in the Emergency Department and is delivered in close collaboration with the ED nursing team. Patients with inpatient status are transferred to inpatient units as beds become available, while those under observation remain in the ED Hold Unit for the duration of their stay.
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Department Priorities
- ED Decompression: Rapidly assume care once admission orders are placed to alleviate ED congestion.
- Safe, High-Quality Care: Deliver inpatient-level care in non-traditional ED spaces with a focus on safety and excellence.
- Efficient Care Progression: Promote purposeful care planning to reduce length of stay and support timely transitions.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.