Clinical Nurse Manager II Endoscopy UPMC Aut Even - Kilkenny, Ireland - UPMC in Ireland

Description

Overview of Role

The Clinical Nurse Manager 2 of the Endoscopy unit is responsible for the co-ordination and management of activity and resources within the Endoscopy unit ensuring the provision of safe, quality assured, efficient service for patients and colleagues.

To work as a member of a team of nurses in UPMC Aut Even Hospital Endoscopy Unit providing high quality, patient centred care for patients and their families.

To develop and maintain good relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and to work closely with nursing colleagues developing innovative practice within the unit delivering evidence-based care. To develop specialist knowledge of nursing practice relating to Endoscopy.

Duties & Responsibilities

General:

• Manage patient care to ensure the highest professional standards using an evidence based, care planning approach.
• Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership.
• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to service users within the guidelines laid out by NMBI. (Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland).
• Participate in teams / meetings / committees as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with other team members.
• Facilitate co-ordination, co-operation, and liaison across healthcare teams.
• Plan and organise schedules within Endoscopy, in conjunction with the ADON.
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of the endoscopy team.
• Lead in the development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based policies, guidelines, and procedures for the unit.
• Lead in the accreditation process. Identify continuous quality improvements and develop quality programmes in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team. To include, CHKS, JCI and JAG accreditation processes.
• To lead the attainment of JAG accreditation for UPMC Whitfield Hospital.
• Keep abreast of research and developments in nursing, update own knowledge, experience, and skills by continuous professional development.
• To foster good working relationships between colleagues and other staff by maintaining high professional standards.
• Work within allocated resources through rigorous planning, monitoring and evaluation of all available resources.
• To work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team promoting good teamwork and excellent patient care.
• Manage communication at departmental level and facilitate team building.
• Provide staff leadership and motivation which is conducive to good working relations and work performance.
• Manage all resources efficiently and effectively.
• Take responsibility for all equipment such as endoscopy monitors, Dynamaps, suction apparatus, diathermy machines, light source and photographic printer and ensure that suction lines, water bottles and tubing are attached to suction machines.
• Ensure the updating of the Endoscopy register and ensure the Endoscopy list is checked with PIMS and the correct patient details are also on Endobase System.
• To monitor safe and economic use of all supplies, considering at all times the budgetary implications of implementing care and treatments.
• Be familiar with stock management at unit level and how to access/order stock whilst always maintaining adequate stock levels to meet daily requirements.
• Ensure the patient is attached to the monitoring equipment and oxygen and placed in the correct position.
• To assist the Anaesthetist and consultant with drug preparation and any checks necessary.
• To adhere to the "time out" policy.
• To assist with biopsies, thus ensuring patients stays in the correct position and observing airway and vital signs.
• Check biopsy specimens and laboratory forms with another nurse ensuring the correct patient details are filled.
• Ensure that when a procedure is completed, that all the relevant documentation is completed by the consultant, anaesthetist, and nurses.
• To follow the policy re processing and cleaning of scopes.
• To ensure that all Specimens are brought to the lab and checked with laboratory staff.
• To ensure that there is an accurate recording of start and finish times for each procedure, including the name of the Anaesthetist, if applicable.
• Ensure the Medication Management Policy is adhered to by all staff.
• To ensure that any necessary learning opportunities or incidences are reported in a timely manner on the hospital reporting system, Viclarity
• To ensure that the staff development and induction programme for trained and untrained staff including students is in place for the clinical area.
• Identify opportunities for staff professional development in keeping with the requirements of the service.

Managerial:

• Provide the necessary supervision, co-ordination and deployment of nursing and support staff to ensure the optimum delivery of care in the designated area through allocating work fairly and competently.
• Manage communication at ward and departmental level and facilitate team building.
• Provide staff leadership and motivation which is conducive to good working relations and work performance.
• Manage all resources efficiently and effectively.
• Lead on practice development within the clinical area.
• Lead and implement change.
• Promote, facilitate and participate in the development of nursing policies and procedures. Monitor as appropriate and lead on proactive improvement.
• Contribute to the formulation, development and implementation of policies and procedures at area and hospital level.
• Actively participate in the Nursing Management structure by supporting the Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing and deputising in his / her absence when required to do so.
• Maintain all necessary clinical and administrative records and reporting arrangements.
• Carry out the Engagement and Competency Process with all department Staff.
• Be familiar with National Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Quality Improvement (NEQI) Programme

Professional Accountability and Development:

• Ensure you remain professionally updated and ensure care in all areas is delivered in line with the latest research to promote evidence-based practice. Actively participate in research where appropriate for the benefit of patients.
• Provide a supportive and learning environment in the Hospital, which enables the educational and professional development needs of staff to be met.
• Ensure that statutory rules, guidelines, and legislation are understood and complied with.
• Ensure that standards of care are safeguarded, and all staff are aware of the need for patients and clients. High quality care is recognised as of primary importance.
• Act as a positive role model with regards to the Hospital ethos.
• Attend all mandatory and desirable training.
• Ensure to attend any relevant conferences etc, that relate to endoscopy.

Quality & Audit:

• Participate and lead as required in clinical audit and research activity within the field, promoting a positive attitude towards the implementation of evidence- based practice.
• Undertake research/ clinical audit as necessary, critically analyse and provide written reports of the same.
• Participate in local audits in preparation for annual accreditation.
• Work closely with the Quality and Patient Safety team, ensuring the department is meeting accreditation standards at all times.
• Participate in NEQI's Programme.

Health and Safety:

• To uphold UPMC Whitfield Hospital's policy requirements in relation to Fire, Infection Control, Radiation Safety and Health and Safety at work regulations and to attend updates.
• Identify potential risks for all staff, patients and visitors and adhere to relevant incident reporting procedures.
• To observe a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of self, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management associated with this post.

Qualifications & Experience

The Post holder must hold the following to fulfil the requirements of this post:

• Be a registered general nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
• Must have at least 2 years' experience in a management role within a busy endoscopy service.
• Previous experience within a private healthcare setting would be advantageous.
• Previous experience with JAG accreditation would be desirable.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and ability to influence others.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience of quality audit/assurance systems.
• Have experience in change management.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Evidence of participation in an accreditation process would be desirable.

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.

• Compensation - Competitive pay for the work employees do - base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.
• Benefits - Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.
• Performance and Recognition - Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
• Work-Life Balance - Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.
• Development and Career Opportunities - Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

About UPMC

A $26 billion healthcare provider and insurer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based UPMC is inventing new models of patient-centred, cost-effective, accountable care. Working in close collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shares its clinical, managerial and technological skills worldwide through its innovation and commercialisation arm, UPMC Enterprises, and through UPMC International.

Providing high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006, UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations at UPMC Whitfield and in Cork, the UPMC Sports Medicine Clinic at SETU Arena, Waterford, TUS Moylish Campus, Limerick, TUS Thurles Campus, Tipperary, and the UPMC Concussion Network. The UPMC Institute for Health is located in Mayo and the Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny. UPMC is the Official Healthcare Partner of the GAA and GPA.