Practice Nurse - B5 / B6 DOE

JOB TITLE: Practice Nurse - Chronic Disease REPORTS TO: Nurse Manager ACCOUNTABLE TO: Nursing Lead GP Partner DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Management of chronic diseases, taking the lead in at least one area of chronic disease management, to encourage patients to achieve a good quality of life and to meet QoF requirements. BASIC NURSING PROCEDURES Dressing and wound management. Scalds and burns management. Leg ulcer care and management. Suture and clip removal. Minor injuries e.g. sprains, bruising, cuts, grazes etc. Management of skin disorders. Venepuncture. Testing pathology samples e.g. blood, urine. Undertake cytology screening. Ear syringing, blood pressure and weight management. Aid/chaperone to GP during clinical procedures, e.g. minor operations etc. Specimen collection e.g. msu, pregnancy tests, faeces for O&S, sputum, etc. Putting labels on samples, form filling and ensuring timely preparation of specimens for collection to laboratory. General observations e.g. BP, pulse and
temperature. Use and care of ECG machine Use and care of the doppler machine Use and care of nebulisers. Ensure the maintenance of stock levels in the Treatment Room relating to patient care including medications, vaccinations and dressings. Respond to medical emergencies