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 are 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, IVs, 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 following the country rules and regulations 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 monitoring
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 Jeddah or Riyadh office 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.