Clinical Nurse Manager I

Clinical Nurse Manager I - UPMC Aut Even Hospital

Overview of Role: The primary role of CNMI is to provide safe and effective care to patients, he/ she will play a pivotal role in service planning, coordinating, and managing activity and resources within the clinical area. The CNMI, in collaboration with the CNMII, will coordinate and lead in the implementation and provision of quality care.

Location: Aut Even Hospital

Job type: Permanent

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist the CNM II to patient care to ensure the highest professional standards using an evidence based, care planning approach.
• Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership to the point of care staff.
• Work with the CNM II to be responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, delivery and review of service user care by all staff in designated area.
• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to service users within the guidelines laid out by NMBI (Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland).
• Collaborate with service users, family, carers and other staff in treatment / care.
• Assess, Plan, Implement and evaluate nursing care by personal involvement and supervising the activities of other qualified nurses.
• To regularly evaluate and monitor patient care by using the hospitals quality systems to ensure that care is delivered.
• To develop and promote good relationships with patients and carers.
• To work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team promoting good teamwork and excellent patient care.
• To evaluate and further develop the philosophy, objectives and goals of the department.
• To ensure that all staff are familiar with the use and care of all equipment, and that such equipment is maintained in good working condition.
• To ensure strict confidentiality of information regarding patients/residents is adhered to.
• Attend weekly scheduling meeting in CNM II absence so that ward activity/acuity can be matched to staffing levels for the following week.
• To have a knowledge of time management system (Clockwise) so that staff's clockwise is kept up to date in CNM II absence
• Participate in and encourage the development of evidence-based practice.
• Assist in unit audits and data collection.
• Monitor incident occurrence on the unit. Follow up with the CNM II.
• Ensure patient satisfaction surveys are completed and adhere to the KPI.
• Input and close off incidents on the hospital's Viclarity reporting system.
• Develop QIPs (Quality Improvement Plans) for the ward and see them through.
• Update Specific Consultant Protocols for the ward as needed.
• Ensure PSS (Patient Satisfaction Surveys) are completed for each patient on the ward prior to discharge.
• Provide the necessary supervision, co-ordination and deployment of nursing and support staff within the clinical setting to ensure the optimum delivery of care in the designated area through allocating work fairly and competently.
• Assist the CNM II in maintaining bed management and patient flow.
• Senior clinical point of call for communication to the multidisciplinary team.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the accreditation standards within the ward and the co ordination of staff nurses in the delegation of accreditation tasks.
• Assist the CNM II in workforce planning including assisting with the roster.
• Manage all resources efficiently and effectively.
• Lead on practice development within the clinical area.
• Assist the CNM II to lead and implement change using lean methodology.
• Work within a team to 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 CNM II and deputising in his / her absence when required to do so.
• Maintain all necessary clinical and administrative records and reporting arrangements.
• Facilitate nurses in clinical areas to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document the care of patients within service.
• Orientate all students and new staff to the ward.
• Carry out monthly rounding meetings with staff.
• Ensure paperwork is up to date for new ward staff being inducted and returned to HR department in a timely manner.
• Have a working knowledge of Teams for communicating with ward staff.
• Escalate any issues or problems on ward to CNM II.

Qualifications & Experience

• Be registered, or eligible for registration in the General Division of the live Register of Nurses kept by NMBI.
• Have a minimum of 3 years qualified and have previous experience within Medical Nursing.
• Have previous management or deputising for CNM2 experience is an advantage.
• Display evidence of the provision of a high level of professional and clinical leadership in relation to nursing practice, clinical practice and evidence based decision making.
• Display evidence of continuing professional development.
• Demonstrate an awareness of HR policies and procedures.
• Have some experience in change management through a project or process pertaining to the area of work.
• Will play an active role in the continuous improvement programme in the hospital using lean tools and methodology.
• Possess excellent Communication skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and experience in clinical Audit.

Equal Opportunity Statement And Benefits

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 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

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.

In Ireland UPMC has provided 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 in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.

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