community manager Cranleigh, England
Job description
Job Summary: To deliver nursing care in accordance with national and local policy and guidance and in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The post holder will be a Registered Nurse in the community community nurse who works as part of a team to deliver nursing care and treatment autonomously as delegated by and under the direction of the District Nurse. Job Purpose: The post holder will visit adult patients in their own home who have an identified nursing need including those with a long-term condition, complex care needs and needing care at home and the end of life. The post holder will use an electronic patient held record system, EMIS as a record of care and all our nurses are provided with a work Iphone and Ipad for mobile working.
The community nurse will use a range of nursing skills including venepuncture, wound care, catheterisation, syringe drivers, end of life care and symptom control and on successfully attaining all the competencies required will be reviewed for a Band 6 Senior Community Nurse post. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Communication Communicates effectively with patients, carers, and all members of the multidisciplinary team Maintains accurate and legible documentation and clinical records in line with professional and organisational requirements this includes contemporary paper records and electronic clinical record system, EMIS Attends and actively participates and contributes to team meetings and daily handover Patient Care / Safety / Quality Participates in the assessment and care planning of patient care under the direction of the District Nurse and Senior Community Nurse Implements and evaluates care and treatment in agreement with the patient and as defined in the care plan Escalates any deviation from the care plan or change in condition at hand over and to the District Nurse / Lead Nurse / GP accordingly Prioritises daily work in line with clinical / patient need and escalates where there are issues with undertaking daily visits Implements and works to ensure evidence and research-based care and best practice Initiates health promotion activities with individuals, patients, and carers Takes responsibility for a defined caseload in the absence of the senior community nurse and / or District Nurse Participates in risk assessment and promotes the safety and well-being of patients, staff and any other persons and assists in ensuring a safe work environment Management and Service Development Engages in and is actively involved in the development and implementation of adult community nursing service developments and initiatives Participates in clinical audit and the implementation of changes to ways of working / clinical practice from audit findings, recommendations, and action plans Ensures that all complaints, untoward incidents, accidents, and areas of clinical risk are identified and reported to the District Nurse and on the electronic incident reporting system (DATIX) in accordance with policy Monitors and orders stock levels and equipment in line with budget and lean / efficient principles Responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained Development of self and others Keeps up to date with professional nursing and regulatory requirements, health care developments, clinical evidence, National Service Frameworks for practice, national and local policies, and guidelines Responsible for completing all own mandatory training within the required timeframes Accesses and participates in regular clinical supervision and peer review Participates in own annual appraisal and objective setting Undertakes own continuing professional development to maintain and develop knowledge and skills Access regular 1-1 meetings with line manager Undertake supervisor (mentor) training and updates to ensure skills are available to facilitate the teaching and learning experiences for all students, colleagues, visitors, and employees Accountable for own professional actions in line with the NMC code and local policy and guidelines Supporting junior staff and student nurses on placement Responsible for the self-development of skills and competencies through participation in learning and development activities, and to maintain up to date technical and professional knowledge relevant to the post
