Radiology Nurse - UPMC Waterford

Radiology Nurse - UPMC Waterford

Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital

Overview of role:

The Radiology Nurse is a key member of the hospital clinical team whose primary role is the assessment, planning and care of patients who undergo diagnostic, interventional, therapeutic procedures and related activities within the organisation. The Radiology Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing skills in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care for assigned patients within UPMC Whitfield Hospital. The Radiology Nurse will work within their scope of practice, whilst supporting the multi-disciplinary team to ensure compliance with regulatory agency standards (HIQA) and accreditation standards (ISO and CHKS). This is achieved through surveillance, effective prevention and control activities specific to a variety of practice settings, and accurate reporting. The Radiology Nurse will assist in developing and implementing program initiatives, policies, and education related to nursing practice in Radiology for associates and patients.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Nursing Accountabilities

Promote the mission, vision, and values of UPMC Whitfield Hospital

Provides professional services & is responsible for providing professional nursing skills in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care for assigned patients.

Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships; complies with UPMC policies, protocols, and program regulations; prepares and maintains accurate records with appropriate documentation; recognizes and respects limits of confidential information

Patient Focus: Consistently delivers high levels of patient service to meet or exceed patient's expectations

Team Focus: Supports and respects team members, communicating effectively and demonstrating a commitment to the team

Work Ethics: Demonstrates strong self-management skills, a commitment to the role and flexibility to adapt to unexpected changes

Quality & Infection Control Focus: Knowledge of and a demonstrated commitment to the quality process, National & International Standards & Accreditation and evidence-based practices, identifying areas for improvement and contributing to these improvements. Taking accountability in the quality and safe delivery of care to our Patients.

Work Values: Demonstrates honesty, integrity and respect for patients and staff teams. Adheres to UPMC Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies

Nurse Practice

Practices within their Scope of Practice and complies with the hospital’s escalation policy, as appropriate

Communicates effectively between patients and their families and members of the multidisciplinary team.

Assumes the role of patient advocate respecting hospital guidelines.

Ensures patient problems, questions, and concerns are dealt with in a timely and professional manner, aiming for a positive outcome for the patient.

Ensures the patient experiences high – quality, patient centred care during their time in the department.

Participates in clinical metrics and data collection, helping to establish KPI’s designed to validate and enhance high -quality patient care.

Initiates and coordinates patients and family teaching and provides educational material promoting health, in line with best-practice.

Complies with local all UPMC Whitfield Hospital PPPG’s, National Guidelines and International best practice.

Risk Management/Quality Assurance Compliance

Participates in the readiness for compliance of quality care delivery pathways in accordance with JCI, CHKS and HIQA, alongside the CNM1 and RSM.

Participate in hospital performance improvement activities & helps to develop unit performance plan

Contributes to the development of Hospital wide policies and procedures, relevant to radiology nursing. Ensures that the nursing staff are educated on relevant policies, procedures, SOP’s and implements them.

Engages in regular policy review and liaises with the Quality Team and Nursing Team for guidance.

Participates in Quality meetings, Nursing Team meetings and in-services days for specialised equipment.

Participates in development and maintenance of infection prevention and control measures throughout the department and UPMC Whitfield Hospital as a whole.

Contributes to the achievement of targets guided by National and Hospital clinical metrics and KPI’s.

Responsibilities

Works alongside the CNM1 and RSM to ensure excellent nursing care of patients in the department

Participates in the roll out and maintenance of UPMC Whitfield Hospital Strategic plan, specific to the Radiology department.

Participates in quality control, quality assurance & IPC programs in the Radiology Department, assisting the CNM1 to ensure a quality service is being provided & to identify failures in quality as they occur.

Care provided is in-line with the local, National and International PPPG’s.

Assists the CNM1 by ensuring the department is safe and sanitary, throughout the department, reporting any issues to the CNM1 and / or Household management team.

Participates in the training provided for Emergency Care of patients, including equipment readiness and Standard Operating Procedures in place and adhered to.

Participates in accordance with UPMC Whitfield Hospital ‘s goals and objectives as follows:

Must provide high-quality nursing care & smooth running of the unit

Liaises with CNM1 / RSM for determining work assignments and scheduling to include the implementation of alternative work schedules as required.

Possesses up to date knowledge of clinical procedures and practices.

Responsible for ensuring a safe working environment for staff, patients, and relatives.

Reports and escalates any issues of clinical concern using the Q-Pulse Incident Management system.

Maintains confidentiality of patients, relatives, and staff issues always, in line with GDPR guidelines.

May be required to work shifts on a rotational basis,

Maintains a working knowledge of medication, anticipated side effects & usual dosage up to date by completing mandatory HSELand Medication Management module yearly and UPMC Whitfield Hospital medication management training.

Coordinate patient procedures with ancillary departments to ensure efficiency and service quality.

Maintains own clinical nursing practice up to date and ensure nursing care is evidenced-based and based on quality standards.

Escalates to CNM1 if the condition of existing equipment requires reporting to Facilities / Biomedical Engineers / Radiology Services Manager for action.

Assist in ensuring that risk assessments are undertaken to comply with all relevant health and safety regulations including the ionising radiations regulations – and participating in nursing risk assessments as necessary to ensure compliance.

The post-holder will be responsible for the use of high tech patient monitoring equipment.

The post holder will be responsible for organising a caseload of patients – and ensure the smooth running of the lists requiring nursing support.

Ensures stock management and rotation in line with Lean Six Sigma Principles.

Works alongside Procurement and Stores staff to ensure good stock rotation

Professional Accountability and Development

Provide a supportive and learning environment in Radiology

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