Trauma Triage RN- Surgery

USFTGP Facility Profile:

University of South Florida Tampa General Physicians (USFTGP) was created through an advanced affiliation between The University of South Florida and Tampa General Hospital to provide advanced care to patients and their families throughout Florida. Specialties include cardiology, endocrinology, hepatology, organ transplantation, pediatrics, primary care, neurology, OBGYN, neurosurgery & orthopedics.

Job Summary

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.

Example of Duties:

The following list provides examples of the most typical duties for positions in this job class.

Individual positions may not include all of the examples listed, nor does the list include all of the work that may be assigned to positions in this job class.

• Performs advanced nursing procedures and patient assessments to determine level of care required.
• Develops nursing care plans and programs for critical or unique patients requiring advanced knowledge of nursing practices and principles.
• Advises and teaches patient, family, and others on proper home support programs.
• Serves as a resource to other nurses and ancillary personnel.
• Assesses patient based on the patient’s own evaluation and responses to questions.
• Provides timely, efficient, and accurate triage responses and documents according to Nursing Standards
• Takes medical history and records vital signs
• Makes nursing diagnosis.
• Records appropriate information on patient's chart.
• Administers medications, and treatments.
• Counsels patients and families.
• Evaluates progress of patients.
• Informs physician of unusual observations or changes in patient condition.
• Assists physician with examinations and procedures.
• Perform related clerical and patient care activities.

Qualifications - External

Minimum Qualifications:

This position requires an Associate’s degree in nursing and two years of experience in the specialty. Perform in higher clinical level (patient care).

Required Skills

School of Nursing; Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida, with a minimum of two years’ work experience in a health care setting preferred. One year experience in outpatient/physician office required. ACLS required in cardiology procedural areas.