Nurse Coordinator (KSA)

Position:  Nurse Coordinator  (KSA)

Location: Makkah/Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Position Purpose
 

The Home Health Nurseprovides comprehensive nursing care in the community setting thatassists patients to achieveoptimum health and quality of life in situations of chronic disease.  The Home Care Nurseis 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 servicesin 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, andproviding 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 nota must 
• Monitoring pain control 
• Cardiac Assessments 
  

• Reporting Adverse Events and follow the country rules and regulationregarding 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/orAxios SOPPs 
• Familiarity with nursing equipment (like ECG machine,spirometry and monitors) and ability toprovide nursing assessments topatients 

Organizational Responsibilities 

• Reflecting and interpreting theAxios Vision, Mission and Core Values in his/her own work with enthusiasm and commitment 
• Actingin accordance with relevant legislation and company Policies, Standards and Procedures 

• Effectivelyassisting the Program Managers in managing the Patient Support Program(s) by liaising with hospitals, distributors, pharmacies, and patients 
• Working closely with theAxios staff to implement the required service(s) for the enrolled patients in the program(s) 
• Carrying out home visits for patient care asrequired 
• Preparingtimely monitoring reports (monthly) with patient numbers andlogistics as well as quality assurance reports (quarterly) for internal This includes monitoring and tracking patient files in collaboration withAxios staff in “real time” as patientsproceed through the program 

Educational Background and Experience
 

• A BS Degree in Nursing isrequired 
• At least 2 years working experience in a healthcare setting 
• Mustprovide evidence of local health authority license or eligibility letter 
• Excellent command of English and Arabic 
• Demonstrate clinical nursing knowledge and experience inproviding direct patientcare 

Job Circumstances
 

• The position is based in ourMakkah/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 coursecertificate 

• He/she mustprovideGood Standing Certificate not older than 6 months.