Hepatology

Description:

The CNM in charge of the Hepatology Unit is responsible for the provisions of a quality service to patients with Hepatitis , to enable the patients to adjust to their condition and related problems.The CNM has direct responsibility to patients for the determination both short and long term nursing care across multiple practice settings. The areas of responsibility include:-

Ø Administration

Ø Management of caseload

Ø Clinical role

Ø Liaison with the multi-disciplinary group

Ø Audit and research

Ø Education and health promotion

Responsibilities:

ADMINISTRATIVE ROLE

The CNM will be responsible for the administration of the unit by:-

Ø Acting as a liaison to the Department of Health

Ø Ensuring that Department of Health guidelines regarding the care and treatment of patients with Hepatitis are adhered to.

Ø Ensure the correct completion of unit records and reports (both computerised and manual)

Ø Investigate and deal with complaints promptly.

Ø Participate in the administrator of the unit budget

Ø Be responsible for the economical ordering of unit stocks

Ø Ensure that health and safety standards are maintained

Ø Ensure that medical waste is discarded according to hospital policy

Ø Investigate incidents and accidents involving patients, staff and relatives and report these verbally and in writing to the Divisional Nurse Manager.