Job Description

Patient Care Manager (Nurse), Private Practice, Roodepoort A specialist Physician in Roodepoort is looking for a patient care manager who can plan, direct and coordinate all the medical activities of the Practice relating to in-and out-patients. The primary responsibility is patient care, patient safety, and creating systems and protocols. The role involves providing additional patient care and administrative support to the specialist. The candidate must have a nursing qualification together with management experience. Role and Responsibilities: Medical management of all in and out-patients. Monitor, coordinate and implement patient treatment plans ensuring these are executed. Patient education and support on the diagnoses/ prognoses. Providing guidance and assistance on treatment plans, regular check ins with patientsxe2x80x99 regarding health status and wellbeing. Post hospitalisation check-ins. Management and identification of xe2x80x98redflagsxe2x80x99 in the medical results (pathology, radiology, and any other diagnostic test results) of patients and notification to Doctor. Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and industry standards related to patient care. Implementing and ensuring compliance with standards of nursing practice which promotes health care delivery. Identifying and responding promptly and appropriately to legal or risk management patient care issues. Medical consumable stock management for nursing station. Administrative duties xe2x80x93 medical insurance claim forms, chronic illness applications, letters of motivation, preparation of prescriptions etc Management of infection control in the practice and implementation of infection control protocols and safety standards in the practice. Up-to date with new medicine regimens and medicines released on the market. Meeting with pharmaceutical companiesxe2x80x99 representatives in order to keep up to date with newest medications available in South Africa. Creation of patient education pamphlets for chronic conditions. Creation of standard dietary pamphlets for chronic conditions. Skills MSOfficexe2x80x93Word,Excel,Outlook GoodX medical software will be an advantage Professional Ability to work under pressure Strong leadership skills Solid problem solving skills Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards relating to nursing services. Management experience Attention to accuracy and detail. Qualifications Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree in Nursing Registered nurse license Registered with the HPCSA Minimum of three years in a nursing role Previous nursing experience in a doctors practice is advantageous Hours: Monday to Friday: 08h00 xe2x80x93 17h00 Required: ASAP Only candidates who meet all the minimum requirements stipulated in the advert, will be considered. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Job Type: Full-time Application Question(s):

• Do you have a nursing qualification?
• Are you registered with SANC?