Staff Nurse- BMT

Job description

Principle Duties & Responsibilities ? Work within a clinical team to deliver a specialist service, based on principles that are research based and which enhance the quality of patient care.  ? Develops the skills to assess and interpret specialist information and conditions and takes appropriate action. ? Undertakes clinical procedures that require dexterity and accuracy, including scrubbing for the full range of cardiac procedures in the Cardiac catheter lab Assisting with IABP insertion, removal of femoral arterial / radial sheaths and the use of complex medicines in this clinical area. ? Assess, plan and deliver an evidenced base programme of complex care to Cath Lab Patients. ? Ensure that patient care plans are regularly updated, changes implemented and that patients’ records and documentation are maintained and current. ? Participate in the development of evidence – based patient care policies and procedures. Develop and contribute to clinical guidelines and protocols where appropriate and ensure they are implemented. ? Provide specialist support to the clinical team in dealing with the complex needs of different client groups and when imparting or receiving sensitive, complex or contentious information.  ? Adopt innovative ways of working within the speciality.  ? Work at least 95% of time in clinical practice, with the emphasis on delivery of a quality accordance with established policies, standards and procedures. • Documents nursing interventions and patient response according to hospital policy. Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and methods of implementation. • Maintains and updates skills needed for excellence in patient care. • Fumigate the department periodically and as required. • Perform consultations / receive referrals • Research patient histories • Perform physical exams • Order & interpret diagnostic tests • Prescribe medications • Coordinate patient care • Make referrals to & collaborate with other specialists as needed • Demonstrate an awareness of current issues and trends in nursing and health care.