Clinical Nurse Manager I CCU - UPMC Whitfield

at  UPMC

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 Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (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 UnitDemonstrate depth and breadth of experience in Invasive Cardiology as relevant to the roleExperience in Management with excellent interpersonal skills
    Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

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

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.