CNM 2 Critical Care Audit Co-Ordinator

Overview

Post Title: CNM 2 Critical Care Clinical Audit Co Ordinator

Post Status: Permanent

Department: Critical Care & Anaesthetics Directorate

Location: Beaumont Hospital

Reports to: Clinical Nurse Manager 3 Critical Care

Salary: Appointment will be made on CNM 2 Grade at a point in line with Government pay policy (€62,699 - €79,227 LSI)

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week

Closing Date: 22nd July at 12:00pm - please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.

Position Summary:

The Clinical Audit Co Ordinator is responsible for leading, coordinating and implementing National Critical Care Audit at Beaumont Hospital. The role of the Clinical Audit Coordinator in Critical Care is to coordinate data capture relating to critical care to enable the hospital to clinically benchmark care standards and outcomes for critical care services nationally and internationally. The post has a pivotal role in service planning, coordinating and managing activity and resources within the clinical area.

Responsibilities

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Delivery of the national ICU Audit which entails the collection and inputting of clinical data and generating clinical activity reports for Critical Care.
• The successful candidate will be involved in disseminating information and be a catalyst for quality improvement initiatives.
• Be responsible for co ordinating and implementing a programme of clinical audit within the Critical Care as agreed with the Medical Director of ICU and the ICU Clinical Nurse Managers.
• Liaise with intensive care medical and nursing staff regarding the information collected and identify any gaps in information to ensure data completeness.
• Assist in other specific audits related to the National ICU Audit Programme as directed by the Medical Director of ICU, and in agreement with the ICU Clinical Nurse Managers.
• Ensure all audits are conducted to acceptable standards.
• Follow policies and procedures in accordance with hospital guidelines, the National ICU Audit Programme and the National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA).
• Assist with the development of other staff classified as users of the database to maintain continuity and accuracy of data inputting.
• Maintain/Update ICU clinical skills. This should be agreed with the ICU Nurse Manager, ICU Medical Director and the nurse assigned to the National ICU Audit Programme, preferably using a personal development planning process, to agree required continuing professional development (CPD).
• Keep up to date with developments in ICU audit by attending seminars, meetings, training and other CPD opportunities as agreed with line manager using a personal development plan.
• Build working relationships with external stakeholders; NOCA, ICNARC & DMF.
• Develop, implement and evaluate, with support from the National ICU Audit Coordinator, a suitable process to ensure completeness and accuracy of collected data.
• Collect and collate data as per ICU audit dataset approved by National ICU Audit. Sources include nursing and medical notes, input from CIS, input by medical and nursing staff, links with other IT systems in hospital e.g. HIS, Microbiology, PACS, laboratory etc.
• Ensure safe transfer of data to appropriate body (ICNARC, HIPE office in each hospital, national/central ICU database, etc) in compliance with Data Protection requirements.
• Answer data validation queries from ICNARC in compliance with data protection requirements.
• Receive data analysis reports from ICNARC and convey results back to the Unit staff.
• Facilitate access to audit data for relevant hospital personnel. Provide education to ICU nursing and medical staff regarding the Audit process and the National ICU Audit.
• Adhere to statutory obligations under the Data Protection Act to include the safe storage and safe transfer of data. Understand encryption of data.
• Produce, in collaboration with the medical, nursing and management staff an Annual Report for the ICU incorporating audit data and other local data required by the ICU Medical Director.
• Provide ICNARC data analysis reports to the ICU Medical Director, DMT and Clinical Nurse Managers.
• Submit agreed reports to the National ICU Audit Coordinator.

Communication: Communicates with all members of the multidisciplinary team in an appropriate and professional manner at all times; reports any unsafe or unprofessional practice to the CNM/line Manager; promotes dignity and respect in the workplace amongst colleagues.

Professional: Accepts responsibility and accountability for own personal/professional development and is aware of current trends and strategies in nursing; maintains working knowledge of all national and local policies; is punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts; complies with all online and practical mandatory training as per hospital policy.

Management: Demonstrates ability to organise care for caseload of patients in line with all members of the services and other departments.

Education: Completes required orientation as directed by the department; promotes a learning environment and encourages professional development; follows current developments in nursing which will increase professional knowledge and skills; the individual nurse is responsible for undertaking relevant continued professional development in line with the NMBI "Competency Framework", to develop their own professional practice; commits to undertake specific courses to enhance their knowledge and skill set, including following the local education pathway as well as attending other relevant courses/study days; is able to teach and act as a guide and link person (after appropriate training) to other nursing staff and students in the department.

The job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment. Other specific work not covered in this job description may also be assigned by the Director of Nursing from time to time.

Qualifications

Selection Criteria: Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.

Mandatory:

• Be registered in the Relevant Division of the Register of Nurses kept by NMBI or be entitled to be so registered.
• Have at least 5 years post registration experience of which 3 must be in the speciality or related area with demonstrated appropriate clinical experience at this level.
• Have the clinical managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
• Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development at the appropriate level.
• Ability to work both within a team and independently, planning own workload, setting and reaching goals and submissions.

Desirable:

• IT Skills
• Experience with Excel, Word & Coding
• Previous experience in a similar role