Overview
Applications are invited for the position of Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) in the Bed Management Department of St. Vincent’s University Hospital. This role requires overseeing patient flow, bed allocation, and coordination across disciplines to maximise efficient utilisation of inpatient resources.
Key Responsibilities
The post holder will participate in Patient Flow to facilitate the allocation of beds within SVUH, managing the demand from all sources of admission (ED, Acute Medical Unit, Waiting List, other facilities and the Admission Lounge).
Daily risk assessment of demand on inpatient beds and capacity available in line with the Escalation Policy as a component of daily allocation and advance planning.
Use clinical knowledge and experience to prioritise patients remaining cognisant of HSE/SDU/Organisational targets.
Participate in all patient flow initiatives, particularly the Navigational Hub, Transitional Care Unit, Speciality Specific Admissions, “Home by 11” and Estimating Date of Discharge.
Ensure activity potential in the Discharge Lounge is maximised and reviewed.
Daily rounds to all ward areas and the Emergency Department to review all patients with the shift leader, supporting patient flow/Discharge.
Participate in MDT meetings as part of Patient Flow Team to support Speciality Specific Admissions/Discharges.
Daily liaison with Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) to review patients requiring isolation or any infection control issues within the organisation. Put in place any measures required to limit risk of spread of infection as advised by IPC. Consider systems of work to ensure discharge is not delayed by an infection control issue.
Lead on identifying and transferring suitable patients within the group, working closely with Patient Flow staff in SMH, SVPH, SCH and other facilities.
Work closely with ADON’s and CNM’s, Consultants and NCHD’s regarding day-to-day operational issues relating to patient flow, ensuring effective communication in relation to operational issues affecting patient pathways.
Facilitate effective communication with patients, relatives, visitors, multi-disciplinary teams whilst ensuring patient confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times.
Lead and participate in the implementation of any patient flow initiatives.
Guide discharge planning activities in order to provide a high standard of holistic care to all patients having regard to the ethics and philosophy of the hospital.
Be responsible for implementation of Patient Flow policies including Admission, Discharge, Escalation policies and patient flow pathways.
Work with Head of Bed Management to deliver on KPIs specific to Patient Flow. Monitor the throughput of patients in the organisation and promote efficient access and egress.
Lead and participate in hospital and HSE/IEHG audit programmes as appropriate and provide reports to the Head of Bed Management.
Lead in the evaluation of policies, guidelines and procedures relevant to Patient Flow and in particular ensure best practice that meets the organisation’s goals, objectives and the needs of patients and families.
Ensure professional / clinical leadership and management that promotes efficiency, innovation, teamwork and continuous quality improvements.
Lead and participate in internal and external audit and accreditation processes such as JCI and HIQA. Ensure that health and safety, fire and other statutory regulations are adhered to.
Keep abreast of research and developments in healthcare and contribute to research activities within bed management and outside of department.
Promote the organisation by actively contributing at national conferences and meetings.
Participate/chair meetings and committees as required and disseminate information appropriately.
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