Summary
Axios International is hiring a Nurse Coordinator for its Makkah/Jeddah region in Saudi Arabia. The role provides community and home-based nursing care, including patient assessments, medication administration, wound care, health education and follow-up, while reporting changes in patients’ health and adverse events. The nurse also coordinates with hospitals, pharmacies, distributors, patients and program staff, and prepares monitoring and quality reports. Applicants need a BS in Nursing, at least 2 years of healthcare experience, a local health authority license or eligibility letter, CPR and/or first aid certification, and a Good Standing Certificate issued within the past 6 months; frequent travel is required.
The posting
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Position: Nurse Coordinator (KSA)
Location: Makkah/Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Position Purpose
The Home Health Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care in the community setting that assists patients to achieve optimum health and quality of life in situations of chronic disease. The Home Care Nurse is responsible for the provision and management of effective nursing care to individuals and/or families in the community or in Patient Support Programs.
Duties and Responsibilities
Based on the agreed upon services and workflow, the Home Health Nurse provides skilled nursing services in accordance with the orders of a physician and under a plan of care. Duties include but not limited to:
- Telephonic follow up consultation
- Monitoring of vital signs during home care; blood pressure, heart rate, temperature and oximeter statistics
- Monitoring of blood glucose levels, and providing teaching and support for patient and family
- Preparing medications as per physician order
- Administrating medications and instruction on Medication such as Injections, IV’s, inhalation, oral, infusions and rectal
- Pain Management Medication monitoring and support for patients with acute or chronic health conditions
- Education and counselling, consistent with the type/nature of treatment and/or care management need
- Wound assessment and dressing changes
- Providing general nursing care
- Knowledge about Advanced Foot Care will be added value but not a must
- Monitoring pain control
- Cardiac Assessments
- Reporting Adverse Events and follow the country rules and regulation regarding AE reporting procedure, and reporting any concerns /changes in patient health to the program and/or treating physician
- Reporting any adverse events/product complaints as per client’s requirements and/or Axios SOPPs
- Familiarity with nursing equipment (like ECG machine, spirometry and monitors) and ability to provide nursing assessments to patients
Organizational Responsibilities
- Reflecting and interpreting the Axios Vision, Mission and Core Values in his/her own work with enthusiasm and commitment
- Acting in accordance with relevant legislation and company Policies, Standards and Procedures
- Effectively assisting the Program Managers in managing the Patient Support Program(s) by liaising with hospitals, distributors, pharmacies, and patients
- Working closely with the Axios staff to implement the required service(s) for the enrolled patients in the program(s)
- Carrying out home visits for patient care as required
- Preparing timely monitoring reports (monthly) with patient numbers and logistics as well as quality assurance reports (quarterly) for internal This includes monitoring and tracking patient files in collaboration with Axios staff in “real time” as patients proceed through the program
Educational Background and Experience
- A BS Degree in Nursing is required
- At least 2 years working experience in a healthcare setting
- Must provide evidence of local health authority license or eligibility letter
- Excellent command of English and Arabic
- Demonstrate clinical nursing knowledge and experience in providing direct patient care
Job Circumstances
- The position is based in our Makkah/Jeddah region and it does entail frequent travel to Clients and partners which may be outside your designated region.
- Flexibility in ability to travel as well as working hours is essential.
- Must be certified in CPR and/or First Aid course certificate
- He/she must provide Good Standing Certificate not older than 6 months.