Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
The Tampa General Hospital
Crystal River, FL

Charge Registered Nurse- MedSurg

TGH Crystal River is a 128-bed Joint Commission-accredited acute care hospital which opened in 1978. In keeping with their heritage, the hospital provides quality, compassionate healthcare to residents of Citrus County and surrounding areas. TGH Crystal River care services include a dedicated orthopedic bone and joint center, cardiac catheterization lab and freestanding emergency department in Citrus Hills. Surgical services include robotic-arm assisted, minimally invasive options for general and bariatric surgeries. TGH Crystal River is designated as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention), and Accredited Heart Failure Center and is a Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center. About the Job: The "practice of professional nursing" means the performance of those acts requiring substantial specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skill based upon applied principles of psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences which shall include, but not be limited to: 1. The observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care 2. Health teaching and counseling of the ill, injured, or infirm; and the promotion of wellness, maintenance of health, and prevention of illness of others. 3. The administration of medications and treatments as prescribed or authorized by a duly licensed practitioner authorized by the laws of this state to prescribe such medications and treatments. 4. The supervision and teaching of other personnel in the theory and performance of any of the above acts. 5. A nurse has a duty to provide competent care to patients. This includes clarifying work assignments with management, as well as determining and assessing her own skills, knowledge and abilities. Providing competent nursing care also includes using informed judgment and decision making. The professional nurse interacts and collaborates with staff, physicians, and patients regarding our programs for the reduction of Hospital Acquired Conditions (HACs) and Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs). Uses the Situation, Background, Assessment & Recommendation, (SBAR) format for handoff communication within the specific department and with other departments at all times, and involves the patient and family in the bedside shift report. Critically thinks and escalates concerns as needed to meet the needs of the patient safely and timely, and works within the RN scope of practice. Prepares equipment and assists physicians during treatments and examinations of patients. May be needed to work beyond the regular tour of duty or in another patient care unit as assigned by department head or nursing supervisor. Requirements: * Associate Degree in Nursing /Nursing Diploma in Nursing from an accredited school. Preferred Education: Bachelors of Science in * Nursing Effective oral and written communication skills in the English language. * Ability to perform effectively in fast paced, stressful environment. * At least 2 years RN experience required * Current Florida RN license. * American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS ACLS, and PALS prior to hire. * NIH certification within 90 days of hire.