Nurse Coordinator

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.

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.

• Telephonic follow‑up consultation
• Monitoring of vital signs during home care: blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, and oximeter statistics
• Monitoring of blood glucose levels
• Providing teaching and support for patient and family
• Preparing medications as per physician order
• Administering 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 needs
• Wound assessment and dressing changes
• Providing general nursing care
• Knowledge about advanced foot care (added value but not a must)
• Monitoring pain control
• Cardiac assessments
• Reporting adverse events and following the country rules and regulations regarding AE reporting procedures, and reporting any concerns or 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 such as ECG machine, spirometry, and monitors, and ability to provide nursing assessments to patients

• 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 by liaising with hospitals, distributors, pharmacies, and patients
• Working closely with the Axios staff to implement the required services for the enrolled patients in the program
• 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 use
• Monitoring and tracking patient files in collaboration with Axios staff in real time as patients proceed through the program

The position is based in the Makkah and Jeddah region and does entail frequent travel to clients and partners which may be outside your designated region. Flexibility in ability to travel and working hours is essential.

• A BS degree in Nursing is required
• At least 2 years of working experience in a healthcare setting
• Must be certified in CPR and/or First Aid; certificate must be provided
• Must provide a Good Standing Certificate no older than 6 months
• 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
• Familiarity with nursing equipment such as ECG machine, spirometry, and monitors (optional)