Nurse Coordinator (Mecca-KSA)

Position: Nurse Coordinator

Location: Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Position Purpose

The Nurse Coordinator 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 coordinator is responsible for the provision and management of effective nursing care to individuals and/or families in the community or in-Patient Support Programs. The Nurse Coordinator w orks in adherence to the Policies and Procedures set by Axios International and works in accordance with established standards of nursing practices according to local and international rules and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Based on the agreed-upon services and workflow, the Nurse Coordinator 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

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

Supervision/health teaching and support for family and caregivers on regular basis

Ability to assess mental status

Attending and completing Pharmacovigilance, Pharma and Product Training provided by the Client with a clear understanding of how to collect and report safety data

Reporting any adverse events/product complaints as per client’s requirements and/or Axios SOPPs

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

Developing and maintaining respectful, cooperative working relationships to contribute to the integrated, seamless delivery of services to patients, families and to our clients

Understanding his/her role and responsibility in maintaining a safe workplace and reducing workplace injuries

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 UAE 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 review. This includes monitoring and tracking patient files in collaboration with Axios UEA staff in “real time” as patients proceed through the program

Maintaining and updating electronic program files, including patient and quality assurance data

Conducting administrative duties for the office

Manage part time Nurses

Relationships

Work closely with Program Managers in UAE and other team members in the Axios group

Competencies

Application of job Knowledge

Concern for Order and Quality

Adaptability and flexibility

Dependability

Teamwork

Educational Background and Experience

A BS Degree in Nursing is required with at least 2 years working experience in a healthcare setting

Must be a licensed nurse with evidence from the Ministry of Health and be enrolled in the syndicate of nurses in KSA

Excellent command of English with a demonstrated clinical nursing knowledge and experience in providing direct patient care

Job Circumstances

It is field based position .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