Senior Staff Nurse - Obstetric & Gynecology Clinic

Senior Staff Nurse - Obstetric & Gynecology ClinicJob DescriptionAssumes responsibility for the daily clinical operation of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic. Functions as a primary source for assistance and guidance on clinical issues to Nursing Staff. Coordinates the day-to-day running of the unit, ensuring that patients are discharged on time and coordinates patient admissions from other departments under the guidance of the line manager.ResponsibilitiesGeneral:Provides age-specific patient-centered care utilizing the nursing process:Performspatientassessmentusing appropriate,problem-focused, andage-specific assessment techniques.Performscontinualcriticalcareassessmentofpatient,andfamily'sphysical and psychological needs.Involves the patient, significant others, and health care providers in the plan of care when appropriate.Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care.Coordinatesandplanscritical care/clinicalpathway,andprioritizescare, based on individual needs. Revise the care plan as necessary.Initiates appropriate transfer plan.Recognizes subtle cues to anticipate potential problems.Documentsallrelevantdatainthemedicalrecord accordingto hospital/departmental standards.Ensuresavailabilityandmaintenanceofsuppliesandequipmentneeded for the unit and patient care.Performs clerical duties when needed.Assumesresponsibilityformeeting Joint Commission International (JCI)requiredmandatoryeducation (e.g., fire, safety, infection control and others).Participates in staff meetings and unit committees/projects.Participates in developing and achieving unit goals.Performs additional duties when required.Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff.Performssafehandlingandadministratingof Narcotic/Controlled and Semi-ControlledDrugsand documentation as directed by policies an d procedures.Ensurescompletionofboth core and unit-specific competencies upon joining, annually thereafter, or whenever necessitated by new services, specialized equipment, or updated technology.Maintainsclinical andprofessionalcompetencybasedonthelatestresearch and established standards of practice.Participates in unit-based Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities (data collection,CQIteams,incident reporting,customercomplaintreporting,medication error reporting etc.)Participates in ongoing educational activities.Maintains mandatory educational requirements, as well as Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI), are completed.Operational Management:Assists staff nurses and care assistants in planning, implementing, and evaluating direct patient care.Ensures accurate nursing documentation is maintained according to hospital policy and procedures.Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.Promotes incident, customer complaint and patient satisfaction survey reporting to improve patient and family care.Assists in creating a safe and friendly environment for all patients, their families, and other staff members.Maintains effective communication between patients, nurses, and physicians regarding follow-up care/instructions.Maintains updated service-specific competencies – according to guidelines.Provides supervision and advice to nursing staff regarding patients’ enquiries.Participates in and maintains clinic-specific Key Performance Indicator (KPI) audits and other data including nursing documentation, closing Customer Relationship Management (CRM)on time, checking the Press Ganey and addressing any patient complaint.Ensures the nursing pre-screening is done 48 hours before any appointment.Ensures that the quality checklist is met at all times. For any deficiencies, ensure an action plan is put in place and followed.Ensures the monthly submission of the environmental rounds audit report and follow-up on deficiencies.Ensures clinic stock level is within the required Par level and works with Materials Management to decrease nonmoving and slow-moving items.Ensures closure of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) requests accurately within the allotted time frame.Ensures all items in the Quality Round are met and places an action plan for those not met.Supports in the preparation of the nursing clinical slides and includes them in the monthly Quality Improvement (QI) meeting.Follows up on all approved and not utilized tests and ensure that they are scheduled.Follows up with the insurance coordinator on all approvals that are pending and ensure all patients are updated on the status.Ensures no walkouts take place in the clinic.Closes on time all safe points and ensures they are being addressed and the root cause analysis is figured out.Ensures all the clinical KPIs are placed monthly on the Patient Safety Data Board.Ensures Patient Tracker is updated.Ensures staff are following the dress code.Unit Specific:Performs nursing interventions/procedures per established standards of care (Competency List “Green Book”) policy and procedures including but not limited