Practice Nurse
NHS Jobs Barnstaple
PROVIDING ASSESSMENT, SCREENING TREATMENT SERVICES AND HEALTH EDUCATION ADVICE. Assist in the provision of nursing services for the practice to include the delegation of duties to other practice nursing staff as appropriate. Assist the nursing needs of patients and provide appropriate care-treatment in conjunction with team members, the GP or independently, as appropriate and in accordance with practice policy and protocols.
Undertake general nursing care of the patients within the surgery to include: Administration of wound care assessment and planning management in conjunction with patient. Ear syringing Venepuncture, if Phlebotomist not available Recording ECGs.
Provide patient education on health promotion, disease prevention, and lifestyle changes. Provide travel vaccinations, information and advice (with relevant training) Provide Well Woman services to include cervical smear taking, pessary changes* and coil removals*.
*in-house training provided if needed. Provide care to those patients with chronic diseases (CHD, Asthma, Diabetes, COPD) Administer vaccinations and injections as per protocols. Provide Doppler assessment for those patients requiring accurate diagnosis of leg ulcer treatment.
Evaluate the outcome of care, make changes to the care plan for individual patients and modify care in conjunction with patient and/or family. Co-operate and participate in any Research Projects or Audit Work where appropriate. Co-operate and participate in the development of the nurse role within the Practice.
Report any concerns or considerations to the Lead Nurse Supplies and equipment Treatment room and other areas: Ability to monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration and emergency equipment. 2. PATHOLOGICAL SPECIMENS AND INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears, etc.
3. ADMINISTRATION & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Participate in the administration and professional responsibilities of the Practice team. Ensure accurate documentation of all consultations and treatments in the patient medical record using our clinical IT system, SystemOne.
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the Practice. Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports. Attend and participate in Practice meetings as required.
Assist in the formulation of Practice philosophy, strategy and policy. Generate prescriptions where appropriate and according to protocol. Ensure computer system is operational at the beginning of each day and closed down at the end of the day.
A willingness to develop and expand core knowledge on all aspects of IT through both in-house and external training. Receive and make telephone calls as required. Take messages as appropriate. Ensure total familiarity with appointment system in place.
Undertake general nursing care of the patients within the surgery to include: Administration of wound care assessment and planning management in conjunction with patient. Ear syringing Venepuncture, if Phlebotomist not available Recording ECGs.
Provide patient education on health promotion, disease prevention, and lifestyle changes. Provide travel vaccinations, information and advice (with relevant training) Provide Well Woman services to include cervical smear taking, pessary changes* and coil removals*.
*in-house training provided if needed. Provide care to those patients with chronic diseases (CHD, Asthma, Diabetes, COPD) Administer vaccinations and injections as per protocols. Provide Doppler assessment for those patients requiring accurate diagnosis of leg ulcer treatment.
Evaluate the outcome of care, make changes to the care plan for individual patients and modify care in conjunction with patient and/or family. Co-operate and participate in any Research Projects or Audit Work where appropriate. Co-operate and participate in the development of the nurse role within the Practice.
Report any concerns or considerations to the Lead Nurse Supplies and equipment Treatment room and other areas: Ability to monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration and emergency equipment. 2. PATHOLOGICAL SPECIMENS AND INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears, etc.
3. ADMINISTRATION & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Participate in the administration and professional responsibilities of the Practice team. Ensure accurate documentation of all consultations and treatments in the patient medical record using our clinical IT system, SystemOne.
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the Practice. Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports. Attend and participate in Practice meetings as required.
Assist in the formulation of Practice philosophy, strategy and policy. Generate prescriptions where appropriate and according to protocol. Ensure computer system is operational at the beginning of each day and closed down at the end of the day.
A willingness to develop and expand core knowledge on all aspects of IT through both in-house and external training. Receive and make telephone calls as required. Take messages as appropriate. Ensure total familiarity with appointment system in place.
Monitor effectiveness of the system and report any problems or variations to the Practice Manager. Assist patients who require information about the in-house complaints procedure.
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Position: Practice Nurse - Mental Health
Location: Exeter
Pay: up to £43,000 plus benefits and enhancements
Hours: Full time
Contract: 12-month maternity cover
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