Community Staff Nurse IV at Home

at  Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

To work within the agreed framework for Community Nursing Services To assess, provide and review holistic nursing care, advice and information to patients and carers within the home environment or appropriate care setting in a safe and professional manner using evidence-based knowledge. Undertake routine initial assessments on receipt of specific referrals to the caseload, acknowledging the needs of clients and their carers. Assess, plan and implement and evaluate a plan of care to meet the patients physical, social, emotional and environmental needs, encompassing a rehabilitative/ self-care approach where necessary. Escalate as appropriate.
To provide skilled nursing care and ability to undertake clinical tasks including administration of medication via intravenous lines, venepuncture, cannulation and wound care. Demonstrate awareness of legislation regarding IV Therapy and associated devices and deliver safe care and advice as appropriate within the community setting. Ensure that the clinical area is safe for practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards. Demonstrate, teach and supervise the nursing care that can be safely delegated to the patient/carer giving support as necessary.
Promote clinical excellence and evidence-based approach to care by complying with the agreed Trust policies and procedures and maintaining clinical competencies in line with competency framework. Take an active role in health education of the individual and community promoting self-care and providing both planned and opportunistic care based upon evidenced based information. Accurately record all patient contacts on Emis web and Trust documentation as per MCHFT policy ensuring patient and professional confidentiality is always maintained in accordance with NMC guidelines. Ensure that equipment and aids necessary for effective care meet the needs of individual patients and are adequately maintained.
Demonstrate and explain safe use of equipment for patient and/or carer where required. Participate in the delivery of care involving complex needs and supporting carers and relatives in distressing circumstances. Refer people to other practitioners when needs and risks are beyond ones own scope of practice or require longer term support. Prioritising own caseload and effectively time managing.
To participate in the measurement and monitoring of quality standards as appropriate. To maintain accurate personal and professional records adhering to MCHFT and Nursing and Midwifery Council policy and guidelines. To ensure the most efficient and cost-effective utilisation of all resources (human, physical and financial). To report accidents/incidents of patients or self which occur whilst on duty and to complete on the Incident reporting system immediately.
To participate in any investigations as necessary. To contribute to and co-operate in the co-ordination of off duty and holiday leave with colleagues, ensuring service cover is maintained. Working effectively to support other team members in all aspects of the service. To maintain all aspects of MCHFT Integrated Governance Strategy and requirements including active participation in appraisal and clinical supervision in accordance with Trust policy.
Act at all times in a manner which illustrates respect for privacy dignity and confidentiality. Promote the individual needs of the patient, by acknowledging preferences, rights and choices, respecting privacy and dignity, and by promoting anti-discriminatory practice, alerting colleagues if patient care appears to be disrespectful or discriminator

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