Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Theatre Spine - UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic
Location: Sports Surgery Clinic
Job type: Permanent
Overview of role:
The Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (Theatre) is responsible for providing, maintaining and developing patient centred care to a high standard. This is achieved through effective organisation of nursing services in the Theatre and the overall administration of the unit.
The Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (Theatre) will be required to possess a clear understanding and commitment to the ethos and philosophy of the Sports Surgery Clinic.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
* Maintain throughout the Clinic an awareness of the primacy of patient in relation to all clinic activities.
* Create and promote healthy working relationships.
* Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the values of the Clinic.
* The person chosen will be accountable for the nursing service provided to patients in pre-operative and post-operative areas. This includes making provisions for the best possible standard of nursing care of patients at all times.
* Assessment of patient care needs.
* Communicate with relatives and visitors of patients are required.
* Setting and monitoring standards.
* Actively participate in the hospital's Accreditation programmes and the ethos of Continuous Quality Improvement and implement and maintain procedures in theatre.
* Keep the Theatre Manager appraised of all issues as required.
Specific Clinical/Theatre Responsibilities:
* Orthopaedic Manager
* Responsible for leading and managing the Operating Theatre ,and ensuring efficiency round all lists ensuring correct timely set up, and maintaining high standards of care and patient safety with in the Theatre
* Ensure all implants and supplies required for the list are available as required.
* Regular update of surgeon's preference lists.
* Theatre-CSSD coordinator
Professional
responsibilities:
* As a nurse practitioner you must practice within the Code of Practice, Rules and Guidelines set out by NMBI and comply with Policies and Procedures of the UPMC SSC
* Ensure each patient is treated as an individual, and that his/her needs are attended to and their physical, psychological and religious well being is respected.
* Give direct patient care in selected patient situations and serve as a behavioural model for excellence in practice.
* Set standards of Nursing Practice. Communicate these standards to the Nursing team; audit and change standards as necessary.
* Liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that care delivery is patient focused and of the highest standard.
* Ensure that a professional standard of behaviour is maintained by all nursing team members.
* Facilitate effective communication with patients, relatives and multi-disciplinary team as necessary.
* Adherence to departmental patient identification policy at all times.
* Provide a high standard of safe practice for patient care. Ensure correct adherence to Safer Surgery checklist .
* Ensure that all equipment in the Theatre is checked by an appropriate user according to hospital policy.
* Anticipate and be aware of needs of the multi-disciplinary team during anaesthetic and operative process.
* Preserve the dignity and rights of the patients at all times during their stay in the operating department anaesthetised or conscious.
* Document and record accurately all details of nursing care delivered in the peri-operative period.
* Complete theatre registers as required by hospital policy.
* Report all incidences on Q pulse and participate in the follow up of complaints and incidences
* Maintain accurate levels of Anaesthetic/Pharmaceutical supplies.
* Ensure patient confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times.
* Ensure nursing care is based on the latest research findings and constitute best practice.
* Demonstrate initiative and be receptive to new ideas and development.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Must have experience with Spines
* Have a minimum of 5 years post registration experience.
* Demonstrate experience of managing a team of nurses and ideally experience in an orthopaedic facility.
* Be computer literate.
* Have excellent interpersonal skills and proven written and verbal communication abilities.
* Have the ability to work on own initiative, prioritise and manage a number of issues simultaneously and demonstrate attention to detail.
* Be able to identify potential difficulties and formulate solutions.
* Be free from any defect or disease which would render him/her unsuitable to hold office and be in a state of health as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
* Be of good character.
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
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.