Clinical Nurse Manager II FTC - Surgical Day Care

UPMC Ireland; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager II for their Surgical Day Care unit. This pivotal role involves overseeing patient care, managing nursing staff, and ensuring high standards of clinical leadership. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in service planning and quality improvement initiatives, contributing to a culture of excellence in patient care. With a focus on evidence-based practice, this position offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a dynamic healthcare environment. Join a forward-thinking organization that values professional development and offers a supportive work-life balance.

Benefits

Fully paid maternity and paternity leave

Competitive Pension Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Critical Illness cover

Enhanced annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with at least 5 years of experience.
• Previous management experience and change management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care and ensure high professional standards.
• Lead and coordinate nursing staff and resources effectively.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Communication Skills

Change Management

Evidence-Based Practice

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Registered Nurse

Management Course

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clinical Nurse Manager II FTC - Surgical Day Care

Location: Aut Even Hospital
Job type: Fixed Term

Overview of role:

UPMC Aut Even Hospital is recruiting a Clinical Nurse Manager II Surgical Day Care on an 11-month fixed term contract. The post of CNM II has a pivotal role in service planning, coordinating, and managing activity and resources within the clinical area. The CNM II will coordinate and lead in the implementation and provision of quality care.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Professional / Clinical
   • Manage patient care to ensure the highest professional standards using an evidence-based, care planning approach.
   • Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership.
   • Be responsible for the coordination, assessment, planning, delivery, and review of service user care by all staff in the designated area.
   • Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to service users within the guidelines laid out by NMBI (Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland).
   • Participate in teams/meetings/committees as appropriate, communicating and working in cooperation with other team members.
   • Facilitate coordination, cooperation, and liaison across healthcare teams.
   • Collaborate with service users, family, carers, and other staff in treatment/care.
   • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care by personal involvement and supervising the activities of other qualified nurses.
   • Ensure that the care delivered by the team is based on standards formulated on evidence-based practice and agreed through hospital policy.
   • Regularly evaluate and monitor patient care using the hospital's quality systems.
   • Develop and promote good relationships with patients, families, and carers.
   • Work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team promoting good teamwork and excellent patient care.
   • Evaluate and further develop the philosophy, objectives, and goals of the department.
   • Ensure that all staff are familiar with the use and care of all equipment, maintaining it in good working condition.
   • Ensure strict confidentiality of information regarding patients/residents.
2. Managerial Responsibilities
   • Provide necessary supervision, coordination, and deployment of nursing and support staff.
   • Manage communication at ward and departmental level and facilitate team building.
   • Provide staff leadership and motivation conducive to good working relations and performance.
   • Manage resources efficiently and effectively.
   • Lead on practice development within the clinical area.
   • Lead and implement change.
   • Promote, facilitate, and participate in the development of nursing policies and procedures.
   • Contribute to the formulation, development, and implementation of policies at area and hospital level.
   • Participate in the Nursing Management structure supporting the Assistant Director of Clinical Services Theatres.
   • Maintain all necessary clinical and administrative records and reporting arrangements.
3. On-call Rota
   The post holder will be expected to take part in the on-call manager’s rota.

Staff Development and Education

1. Ensure that care delivered to patients/clients is a result of individual assessment of care needs.
2. Ensure that the staff development and induction programme for trained and untrained staff is in place.
3. Ensure that each member of staff has a personal development plan.
4. Facilitate the development of an environment conducive to promoting reflective practice.

Clinical and Professional Leadership / Evidence Based Practice

1. Participate and support in promoting evidence-based nursing practice.
2. Participate in developing standards of care utilizing research findings.
3. Promote and improve the quality and standards of care through participating in the quality and patient safety programme.

Clinical Governance

1. Participate in innovation and change in patient care delivery.
2. Participate in the setting of professional standards and measure the effectiveness of care.
3. Lead and maintain the principles of clinical governance including quality, risk, and health & safety.
4. Accurately record and report incidents, near misses, and complaints according to Hospital Policy.
5. Participate in the development of policies to support compliance with research best practice.

Accreditation

1. Familiarise with policies, procedures, and guidelines related to clinical care.
2. Assist in the review of policies under the direction of the department manager.

Lean

1. Lead, facilitate, and participate in lean projects.
2. Support and participate in problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Quality & Safety – Safe Culture

Quality and safety are rooted in the daily work of all individuals at Aut Even Hospital. Employees are required to actively participate in the pursuit of excellence.

Health & Safety

UPMC employees are required to ensure reasonable care for their own safety, health, and welfare, and that of others.

Information Governance

In the course of employment, employees may have access to confidential patient and staff information.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Be registered in the General Division of the live Register of Nurses kept by NMBI.
• Have completed a Management Course or commit to undertake the same.
• Be a minimum of 5 years qualified with previous experience within a Medical environment.
• Previous management experience is essential.
• Have experience in change management.
• Display evidence of continuing professional development.
• Demonstrate an awareness of HR policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft packages is essential.
• Will play an active role in the continuous improvement programme using lean tools and methodology.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Effective communication with medical staff, other members of the multi-disciplinary team, and with patients and relatives.
• Implement change in accordance with new developments in nursing.
• Work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team promoting good teamwork and excellent patient care.
• Possess well-developed leadership, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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 around external family commitments.

Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

About UPMC

A $26 billion healthcare provider and insurer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based UPMC is inventing new models of patient-centred, cost-effective, accountable care.

Providing high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006, UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny.