Staff Nurse - Discharge Lounge Job in University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse Discharge Lounge

Chichester, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job Description

To follow the trusts discharge policy and processes Act as patient /carer advocate at all times To work unsupervised, providing nursing care to patients attending the department, referring to other health care professionals as necessary. To prioritise care and delegate workload and lounge activities appropriately. To effectively and professionally deal with emergency situations. To ensure safe practice with regard to moving and handling, sharps and infection control etc.

To check TTOs prior to discharge, using the Pharmacy Tracking system. Ensuring they are correctly dispensed with any necessary follow-up arrangements in place. To check the Electronic Prescribing of Medication and Administration (EPMA) Identify and report clinical and non-clinical incidents, taking appropriate action as necessary. Raising Datix when required.

Update CareFlow system to contribute to an accurate and timely bed state. To ensure that confidentiality of patient information is maintained and that written documentation is complete and up to date.

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