Clinical Nurse Manager I CCU

Clinical Nurse Manager I CCU - UPMC Whitfield Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital Job type: Permanent Overview of role: To be responsible for the management, care and treatment of service users, to ensure that the optimum standard of care is provided within the designated area(s) of responsibility. The primary roles of the CNM 1 will be: Clinical and professional leadership and development in the nursing team, including the development of nursing staff by means of in-service training, orientation of new staff and arranging for clinical experience and supervision of student nurses where this is appropriate. In the absence of the CNM2, the CNM 1 (Coronary Care) is responsible coordinating, ensuring and overseeing the provision of high-quality evidence-based care to patients requiring admission to the Coronary Care Unit. The Unit offers advanced treatment modalities for patient who require critical care admission. Treatment modalities in Coronary Care include pharmaceutical therapies and support, non-invasive ventilation, a range of monitoring, temporary pacing and an inpatient telemetry support system. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Professional / Clinical Responsibilities Be responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation, and review of care for service users according to service standards. Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to service users within the guidelines laid out by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. The Manager will practice nursing according to JCI Standards Professional Clinical Guidelines Health Act 2007 regulations 2014 Local policies, protocols, and guidelines Current legislation Manage own caseload in accordance with the needs of the post Demonstrate evidence -based practice, using a care planning approach to nursing care Participate in teams as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with other team members. Collaborate with service users, family, carers, and other staff in treatment / care planning and in the provision of support and advice. Communicate verbally and / or in writing results of assessments, treatment / care programmes and recommendations to the team and relevant others in accordance with service policy. Plan discharge or transition of the service user between services as appropriate Assist in providing staff leadership and motivation, which is conducive to good staff relations and work performance. Ensure that service users and others are treated with dignity and respect Maintain nursing records in accordance with local service and professional standards Contribute to the development and maintenance of nursing standards, protocols, and guidelines consistent with the highest standards of patient care. Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics, and legislation In consultation with the ADON's and other disciplines, implement and assess quality initiative programmes. Participate in clinical audit and disseminate KPI 's monthly Devise and implement Health Promotion Programmes for service users as relevant to the post. Lead and implement change, with reference to recommendations of the Commission on Nursing. Operate within the Scope of Practice - seek advice and assistance from his / her manager with any cases or issues that prove to be beyond the scope of his / her professional competence in line with principles of best practice and clinical governance. Health & Safety As an employee of UPMC you have a responsibility to: Play a central role in maintaining a safe environment for service users, staff, and visitors e.g., by contributing to risk assessment. Assist in observing and ensuring implementation and adherence to established policies and procedures e.g., health and safety, infection control, storage and use of controlled drugs etc. Observe report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to service user care or well- being / may be inhibiting the efficient provision of care. Ensure completion of incident / near miss forms are reported on Vi-Clarity Adhere to department policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied for the fulfilment of duty. Have a working knowledge of the Joint Commission International Accreditation Standards as they apply to the role. Take reasonable care of your own Health and Safety and that of any other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work. Co-operate with UPMC in ensuring that statutory regulations, codes of practice, local policies and departmental health and safety rules are adhered to Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health and safety. Information Governance UPMC is committed to compliance with Information Governance standards to ensure that all information is handled legally, securely, efficiently, and effectively. You are required to comply with the UPMC Information Governance policies and standards. Confidentiality and Security - Your attention is drawn to the confidential nature of information collected within UPMC. Whilst you are employed by UPMC you will encounter confidential information and data relating to the work of UPMC, its patients or employees. You are bound by your conditions of service to respect the confidentiality of any information you may encounter which identifies patients, employees or other UPMC personnel, or business information of the Company. You also have a duty to ensure that all confidential information is always held securely, both on and off site. Disclosure of Information - The unauthorized use or disclosure of information relating to UPMC activities or affairs, the treatment of patients or the personal details of an employee, will normally be considered a serious disciplinary offence which could result in dismissal. Upon leaving UPMC employment and at any time thereafter you must not take advantage of or disclose confidential information that you learnt in the course of your employment. Unauthorized disclosure of any of this information may be deemed as a criminal offence. Information Quality and Records Management - You must ensure that all information handled by you is accurate and kept up-to-date and you must comply with recording, monitoring, validation and improvement schemes and processes. Professional Standards and Engagement & Competency Process As an employee of UPMC you have a responsibility to: participate in statutory and mandatory training as appropriate for the post maintain consistently high personal and professional standards and act in accordance with the relevant professional code of conduct take responsibility for the maintenance and improvement of personal and professional competence and to encourage that of colleagues and subordinates participate in UPMC's E&C processes including identifying performance standards for the post, personal objective setting and the creation of a personal development plan. Social Responsibility UPMC is committed to behaving responsibly in the way we manage transport, procurement, our facilities, employment, skills, and our engagement with the local community so that we can make a positive contribution to society. As an employee of UPMC you have a responsibility to take measures to support our contribution and to reduce the environmental impact of our activities relating to energy and water usage, transport, and waste. This job description represents a summary of the main responsibilities of the post and not an exhaustive list of duties to be undertaken. The duties may be redefined following discussion with the line manager. Qualifications & Experience: Have at least 3 years post registration experience of which 1 must be in the specialty area of Coronary Care or Clinical Cardiology Be registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by Bord Altranais agus Cnimhseachais na hireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be entitled to be so registered Have the clinical, managerial, and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role Post Grad Qualification in Cardiology Minimum of 5 years in Cardiology whereby 2 years at least based in the Coronary Care Unit Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in Invasive Cardiology as relevant to the role Experience in Management with excellent interpersonal skills 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 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. Skills: Nursing Nurse Management CCU Cardiac Care Unit