Practice Nurse Responsibilities
* a. To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager
* b. To support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager
* c. To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
* d. To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
* e. To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
* f. To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
* g. To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
* h. As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
* i. As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
* j. To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice
* k. To review patient medications to enhance compliance
* l. To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
* m. To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
* n. To request pathology services and process pathology results as required
* o. To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
* p. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
* q. To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team
* r. To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
* s. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics
* t. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics
* u. To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
* v. To assist GPs with minor surgery when required
* w. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
* x. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
* y. To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
* z. To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
* aa. To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
* bb. To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
* cc. To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
* dd. To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
* ee. To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
* ff. To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
* gg. Regularly monitor and check medical equipment and report faults to the practice manager.
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