Job Description
DescriptionRN PRNTampa General Hospital Rehabilitation HospitalTampa General Hospital and Kindred Healthcare (now LifePoint Health) are nearing completion of the freestanding 80-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in the medical district of downtown Tampa. Announced as a joint venture in May 2020, our new facility will help meet the growing needs of Tampa Bay, the region and the state for rehabilitation recovery and care. It is expected to officially open in June 2022.The new rehabilitation hospital is located on Kennedy Boulevard between Oregon Avenue and Willow Avenue and brings downtown Tampa one step further in the development of a fully realized medical district that will attract the best scientists and physicians to the region and transform the area into a center for healthcare innovation. The rehabilitation hospital is projected to be approximately 80,000 square feet and cost $35 million. Kindred will manage the day-to-day operations of the new hospital, which is projected to employ more than 140 caregivers and staff. Tampa General Hospital will provide medical support services, such as imaging, lab and surgical procedures.Full Press Release:https://www.tgh.org/news/media-resources/tampa-general-hospital-and-kindred-healthcare-break-ground-new-inpatientJOB SUMMARY:Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation. Develops nursing care plan in coordination with patient, family and interdisciplinary staff as necessary. Communicates changes in patient’s clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate. Participates in discharges planning process.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs.Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions.Provides patient and family teaching throughout the rehabilitation stay and prior to discharge.Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient.Works cooperatively and actively participates with other members of the interdisciplinary team.Participates in Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement (CQPI).Maintains positive relationships with all customers.Promotes rehabilitation nursing philosophy and scope of practice.Actively participates in team conferences.Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record.Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.Performs timely and accurate QI assessments.Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff and complies with appropriate and approved safety standards.Supports the leadership for the hospital in a professional manner and acts as a role model.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsGraduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.Current state licensure as Registered Nurse.CPR/BCLS certification. ACLS preferred.CRRN PreferredMinimum six months’ Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
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