Date: 14/08/2017 Job Title : Registered Nurse ACC Clinical Case Department : ACC Unit, Hospital Services Location : North Shore Hospital Reporting To : Manager ACC and Eligibility for performance within the team for meeting performance requirements Director of Nursing & Midwifery for the safety of professional practice performance to the highest standard Functional Relationships with : Internal Technical Claims Manager / ACC Unit ACC Unit Staff Charge Nurse Managers Medical Staff Quality Team External ACC Branches, Registration Centre, Provider Helpline, Treatment Injury Unit GP s, Medical Centers, Clinic s Patients and their families Our DHB Purpose, Values and Standards At the heart of Waitemata DHB is our promise of better care for everyone. This promise statement is the articulation of our three-fold purpose to: 1. promote wellness, 2. prevent, cure and ameliorate ill health and 3. relieve the suffering of those entrusted to our care. At the heart of our values is the need for all of us to reflect on the intrinsic dignity of every single person that enters our care. It is a privilege to be able to care for patients, whānau and our community, a privilege that is sometimes overlooked in our day to day work. Our standards and behaviours serve as a reminder to us all about how we are with our patients and with each other. Approved by the Director of Nursing & Midwifery 23/03/2018 Page 1
Purpose : Identify clinical events which meet the ACC Treatment Injury claim criteria. Complete paperwork to lodge the required ACC paperwork [45 and 2152] Identify patients who are non-wdhb domicile and coordinate with the Charge Nurse Manager and Clinical Nurse Specialists to support their transfer to their home DHB when clinically ready KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (GENERIC) Domain One Professional responsibility Includes accountabilities for professional, legal, ethical and culturally safe practice. This includes being able to demonstrate advanced critical thinking, judgement and accountability for own actions and decisions Professional Leadership Applies critical reasoning and professional judgement to nursing practice issues and decisions for patients at risk Provides advice and assistance with care planning using approved care plans/protocols/ procedures for the patients requiring speciality intervention Role models/leads by example, seeking advice and assistance as needed Perceived as highly effective and knowledgeable in area of practice, according to legal, ethical, cultural safety/ sensitivity and professional standards. Professional Meets all registered nurse PDRP competencies Development of nursing practice Perceived as effective, progressive and knowledgeable in area of practice, according to legal, ethical, cultural safety/ sensitivity and professional standards. Self-directed in achieving learning and development plan, including PDRP responsibilities/ current portfolio Domain Two of nursing care Includes accountability related to patient/client assessment and management of advanced nursing care that is supported by evidence and alsos assessment, developing differential diagnoses, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, planning and providing treatments in order to manage the health of individual patients Clinical Care/Care Work Stream Treatment Injuries Coordination Identify inpatients with potential and actual treatment injuries in discussion with clinical teams and the quality leads Leads and manages an Obtains patient consent and or liaises with family and whanau. Families and patients are well informed and ACC requirements are met. effective legal, ethical patient All events with potential and actual treatment injuries are investigated and presented for technical and clinical consideration. Prepare initial details. journey from inception to Liaises with nursing and medical colleagues to appropriately manage difficult or unusual cases delivery Review identified treatment injury-related cases with the technical claims manager. Completes documentation. All treatment injuries claims accepted after discussion [as above] for lodgment are lodged in accordance with an agreed protocol. Monitors [administrative support] the lodgment and review of ACC treatment Injury claims. Maintains database and provides weekly reports tracking progress ACC are provided with all necessary information to make an informed decision on cover. Prepare responses to ACC for specific enquires Works closely, where required, with the ACC and Eligibility team Approved by the Director of Nursing & Midwifery 23/03/2018 Page 2
Work Stream Inter District Flow Patient Identifies non-dhb domicile inpatients Liaises with Charge Nurse Managers and Clinical Nurse Specialists to ensure that patients are prepared for transferred back to their home DHB as soon as clinically stable. Facilitate planning so that out of domicile patients only remain at WDHB as long as is clinically required. Liaises and consults with all disciplines regarding the patient care management plan as needed to ensure seamless communication with team and patient. Identify patients with potential ongoing health care needs and facilitate appropriate referrals as required, in consultation with the Charge Nurse Managers and Clinical Nurse Specialists. Determine the need for interdisciplinary referral, and coordinate relevant appointments. In conjunction with the patient and family initiates discharge planning processes Domain Three Interpersonal relationships and enhancing the patient experience Includes accountability for interpersonal and therapeutic communication with clients/patients and members of the health care team. Interpersonal relationships with clients and members of the health care team Maintain a professional and collaborative manner when liaising with patients and families, colleagues and health care professionals (inclusive of surgeons, anesthetists, booking clerks and hospital managers). Strong relationship management skills that result in professional credibility, good patient outcomes and integrated care. Communicates effectively, regularly and clearly in both oral and written messages. Maintains open and effective communication with the entire patient care team. To maintain clear, accurate and relevant records Participate effectively and fully at team meetings Is courteous, diplomatic and positive in working relationships especially in stressful situations Provide and receives feedback in a constructive and assertive manner to bring about positive change Assist with orientation of new team members Appropriately challenges health care practice which could compromise client safety, privacy or dignity Demonstrates clinical and professional leadership through effective teamwork and collaborative relationships Ensures cultural beliefs, practices and support of individuals, their family and carers is central to all interventions Positive and constructive relationships with key stakeholders are established and maintained especially Role models advanced therapeutic communication, engages patient and family in care planning for self-care, improving knowledge of disease/illness, self-management, prevention of complications and promotion of recovery Progressively make contributions to the multidisciplinary team by taking on responsibilities, roles and functions within the team Establishes a positive partnership /relationship with the client Practices nursing in a negotiated partnership with the client Acts as an advocate to promote client needs and rights Collaborates and participates with colleagues and members of the health care team to facilitate and coordinate client care and education Establishes close working relationship with Nephrologists and allied health staff Engaged with CNSs regionally and nationally Approved by the Director of Nursing & Midwifery 23/03/2018 Page 3
Domain Four Inter-professional healthcare and quality improvement to deliver organisational objectives Includes accountability for evaluating the effectiveness of care and promotion of nursing perspective within the health care team Supports Collect and maintain a basic data set to track volume throughput and case mix Professional Activity Understands and owns the data quality issues arising from own data input Quality Utilise critical thinking and managerial skills s Improvement Is self-directed, showing initiative in care delivery and teamwork, acting autonomously without ongoing support Liaise with the Operations Manager about identifying relevant updates and training requirements Maintains a portfolio annually and proactively submits for formal assessment every 3 years. Proactively participates in own performance development and review. Provide thoughtful, constructive evaluation in peer and leadership review Domain Four Inter-professional healthcare and quality improvement to deliver organisational objectives Includes accountability for evaluating the effectiveness of care and promotion of nursing perspective within the health care team Supports Professional Activity Completes required Audit and reports upon key performance indicators as defined by the Operations Manager Quality Collect and maintain a basic data set to track volume throughput and case mix Improvement Collect and report upon sentinel events / cases Understands and owns the data quality issues arising from own data input Competent in data handling including analysis and reporting within the WDHB booking systems both for outpatients and theatre Maintains own clinical expertise and knowledge through post graduate education at advanced practice level. Attends educational opportunities / conferences relevant to role and scope of practice. A role model in continuing to work on personal and professional development Utilise and share critical thinking and managerial skills supporting instructing, mentoring and educating others Works progressively and constructively taking on adjunctive responsibilities and leading projects Lead and develop the ethos of team work and collegial support Is self-directed, showing initiative in care delivery and teamwork, acting autonomously without ongoing support Liaise with the Operations Manager about identifying relevant updates and training requirements Achieves annual goals, objectives and performance targets. Maintains a portfolio annually and proactively submits for formal assessment every 3 years. Proactively participates in own performance development and review. Provide thoughtful, constructive evaluation in peer and leadership review Service Development Participates in service development to enhance the patient experience Contributes to development of protocols and guidelines Statutory & Treaty of Ensures the professional and political integrity of WDHB by carrying out all functions in Waitangi obligations compliance of the Treaty of Waitangi and by demonstrating a serious commitment to keeping the treaty alive. Shows sensitivity to cultural complexity in the workforce and patient population Approved by the Director of Nursing & Midwifery 23/03/2018 Page 4
To recognise individual responsibility for workplace Health & Safety under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 Contribute to a safe and healthy workplace at WDHB by: All Employees Following & complying with H&S policies & processes & applying them to their own work activities, including using/wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required. Participating in activities directed at preventing harm & promoting well-being in the workplace Identifying, reporting & self-managing hazards where appropriate Early and accurate reporting of incidents at work and raising issues of concern when identified. VERIFICATION: Employee: Manager: Date: Note: This job description forms part of an individual s contract of employment and must be attached to that contract Approved by the Director of Nursing & Midwifery 23/03/2018 Page 5
PERSON SPECIFICATION POSITION TITLE: Registered Nurse ACC Clinical Case Education and Qualifications Registered Nurse - RCpN, RGON, BHSC - with current Annual Practising Certificate with current portfolio/equivalent Experience 3 years post registration in contemporary acute care nursing practice preferably in surgical specialties Achieved RN Level 3 or equivalent Understands ACC preferred but can be taught Understands IDF [Inter District Flow] processes preferred but can be taught Skills/Knowledge/ Specialty knowledge and knowledge of the care pathways Behaviour Demonstrated operational / care coordination skills Clinical professional role modelling Understands the importance of good relationships. Ability to work as a team member Excellent verbal and written English Excellent written and verbal communication. Has a high degree of empathy for patients and their families / whanau High standard of organizational skills Ability to develop and maintain relationships with people at all levels. Ability to prioritise workloads. Attention to detail and accuracy. Computer literate. Confident in application of basic computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Windows and Excel and report writing Flexible attitude and enthusiastic approach to learning. Good sense of humour High degree of self-management Can handle difficult phone calls and difficult conversations Personal Attributes 1. Personal Attributes Positive and enthusiastic Possesses a good sense of humour Strong and self-reliant Calm and mature Consistent Realistic Some awareness of the Health and Safety impacts on an organisation Seeks advice and guidance from colleagues and other disciplines as required Self directed and motivated 2. Teamwork Sensitive and constructive to others Seeks out opportunities to support others in achieving goals Effectively shares information with colleagues Inclusive of colleagues Resilience, flexible and willing to work across a range of clinical settings 3. Self- Recognises and respects individual differences Develops positive working relationships with staff and managers Identifies and seeks to meet their needs. Approved by the Director of Nursing & Midwifery 23/03/2018 Page 6
Treats them as first priority Upholds confidentiality, behaves with integrity and discretion Positive professionally mature 4. Communication skills Very strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent communicator clear and complete at all times Sets high standards and strives to achieve challenging goals Displays drive and energy and persists in overcoming obstacles Acts as a good health and safety role model to others Acts in a positive manner Copes well under pressure, is resilient to change and understands personal limitations Is proactive and displays initiative Is able to communicate effectively on the phone and via computer and face to face with a variety of people Is able to communicate without engendering conflict 5. Learning Makes effective decisions within appropriate timeframes and levels of responsibility Knows when to ask for help Approved by the Director of Nursing & Midwifery 23/03/2018 Page 7