Staff Nurse Cath Lab- UPMC Waterford
UPMC
- Waterford
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Demonstrate expertise in the nursing assessment and management of emergency cardiac situations including, acute cardiac chest pain patients.
- Have the ability to anticipate, recognise and rapidly respond to the unpredictable problems/ complaints of patient within the Cath Lab and recovery room.
- Provide a safe and welcoming environment for patients in a highly complex and technical area.
- Reassure and support patients that may be awake during procedures.
- Administrator medication as prescribed during and after procedures.
- Ensure correct set up of CCL before each procedure and adhering to ANTT and maintaining the sterile environment.
- Ensure adequate supply and maintenance of equipment.
- Assist physicians during catherization procedures, angioplasties, pacemaker implantation and other cardiac procedures.
- Liaise with the multidisciplinary team in a timely manner to ensure the safe and effective management of the patient flow and robust management of emergency cardiac admissions.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team fostering good communication and working relationships with colleagues of all disciplines, using specialised practice to improve patient outcomes
- Plan the safe transport of critically ill patients within the CCL and when transferring to receiving Cardio-Thoracic Centres.
- Ensure accurate recording of information in CCL using CVIS and the medical record.
- Participate and lead as required in clinical audit and research activity within the field, promoting a positive attitude towards the implementation of evidence- based practice.
- Undertake research/ clinical audit as necessary, critically analyse and provide written reports of the same.
- Participate in local audits in preparation for annual accreditation.
- Work closely with the Quality and Patient Safety team, ensuring the department is meeting accreditation standards at all times.
- To uphold UPMC Whitfield Hospital’s policy requirements in relation to Fire, Infection Control, Radiation Safety and Health and Safety at work regulations and to attend updates.
- Identify potential risks for all staff, patients and visitors and adhere to relevant incident reporting procedures
- To observe a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of self, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management associated with this post.
- Under the direction of the Department Manager the post holder will:
- Contribute to the identification of training needs pertinent to the clinical area.
- Identify and contribute to the continual enhancement of learning opportunities in the clinical area.
- Participate in the clinical induction of all new nursing and support staff.
- Develop leadership ability in order to act as an effective role model.
- Assume responsibility for own learning and development needs. The CCL Staff nurse will embody the UPMC values in all their day to day activities within the hospital.
- 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.