About this role
Provides education, acts as a liaison with the patient, physician, family, other health care personnel, hospital administration, agencies and community groups throughout the patient's hospital stay or service. Supports and guides patient and family in the health care decision-making process including but not limited to admissions, diagnostics, surgical/medical interventions, discharge, and support services. 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. Patient care may involve inpatient and outpatient services. Patient care needs will vary depending on the service line area. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital
- Bachelors in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
- Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse by the State of Florida
5+ Years Managing the Care of Diabetic Patients
Other facts
About Tampa General Hospital
Tampa General is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with over 15,000 team members, is one of the region’s largest employers.
Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25 and is nationally ranked as among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in eight specialties. Additionally, Tampa General was ranked as “high performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 12 procedures and conditions.
TGH partners with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine to pioneer breakthrough treatments, conduct game-changing clinical research and train the next generation of health care professionals. TGH is the region's only academic health system, having been affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine since the school was created in the early 1970s.
TGH is the area’s only Level I trauma center and one of two ABA-verified Adult & Pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters, we are able to transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to the leading organ transplant center in the country, having performed more than 14,000 adult solid organ transplants, including the state’s first successful heart transplant in 1985. Tampa General Hospital is committed to serving all residents of West Central Florida. We provide comprehensive health services, ranging from wellness and primary care to the most complex specialty care and post-acute services.
What you'll do
- The Patient Service Line Navigator provides education and acts as a liaison among patients, families, and healthcare personnel throughout the patient's hospital stay. They support patients and families in the healthcare decision-making process and serve as a point of contact and resource for staff and administration.
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