Care Transitions Rn Jobs

Facility Profile

TGH is the area’s only level I trauma center and one of just two ABA-verified adult & pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters*, we transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to one of the busiest solid organ transplant centers in the country. TGH is a nationally designated comprehensive stroke center, and has a 32-bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit. Other outstanding centers include cardiovascular, orthopedics, high-risk and normal obstetrics, urology, ENT, endocrinology, and the Children’s Medical Center, which features a nine-bed pediatric intensive care unit and pediatric kidney transplant services. 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 Hospital was named the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report, 2020-2021, and recognized as one of America's Best Hospital's in five medical specialties: Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Nephrology, and Orthopedics. Tampa General Hospital has been designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the highest recognition for nursing excellence, for the fourth consecutive time – an accomplishment that fewer than one percent of hospitals nationwide have earned. TGH is accredited by The Joint Commission and was awarded disease-specific certification in five medical specialties. TGH is also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). *Air transport provided by Metro Aviation, Inc.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, provides patient education, support, and interventions to optimize care transitions. Assists in Plan of Care compliance. Includes coordination of Home Health, Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), Durable Medical Equipment, Pharmacy as needed and communication with physicians. Uses a process of nursing intake, assessment, planning, and care in accordance with physician orders, the established plan of care, the patient’s diagnosis, policies and procedures, and the Nurse Practice Act.

Duties And Responsibilities

Serves as point of contact, clinical leader and resource to staff and administration. Provides patients and family with needed information for the transition from active treatment to managing their condition independently. Functions as a member of an inter-disciplinary team, encouraging and maintaining open communications. Provides clinical supervision to the Care Transitions Tele Med-Assistant for patients and provides input regarding his/her performance to the appropriate manager. Assists in the orientation of new staff or continuing education of existing staff as requested. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital. Helps to identify patients who are appropriate for RPM. Establishes vital sign parameters, obtains physician orders, develops a plan of care, and documents findings. Develops and maintains rapport with patients and caregivers via phone and/or video communication. Assesses and evaluates patient data and needs; providing appropriate support. Patient/family health education, direction, and intervention. Notifies physician and other care agencies of changes in patient condition or status, sends reports, obtains new orders, and modifies the care plan as needed. Identifies the need for and recommends appropriate disciplines and community resources for optimum patient care. Maintains clinical skills within nursing practice norms and participates in group projects, training, and education as needed. Informs department manager of perceived problem areas related to program, patient care, or community relations. Demonstrates a professional attitude, sound judgment and continuity in interactions with physicians, other health care providers, and community agencies. Acquires and utilizes knowledge of community resources. Demonstrated clinical, interpersonal and communication skills. Performs other related duties as identified.

Required Skills

Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse by the State of Florida required. Three years related work experience required. Certification as a Certified Health Coach preferred, Prior Telemonitoring Experience preferred. Bi-Lingual (Spanish) preferred, NTA Certification Preferred.

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

TGH Main Campus

Eligible for Remote Work

On Site

Job

Ambulatory

Organization

TGH - Hospital

Schedule

Part-time

Shift

Day Job

Shift Hours

Varies - 8:00am-6:00pm

Job Posting

May 11, 2023, 4:29:40 PM