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Home Healthcare Nurse

Okadoc

Okadoc

dammam saudi arabia
Posted on Monday, June 26, 2023
1.0 Position SummaryA Registered Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Care Manager.2.0 POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:2.1 Performs the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the patient’s nursing needs.2.2 Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions.2.3 Performs services in accordance with the plan of care.2.4 Prepares clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on his/her patients in a timely manner as per policy.2.5 Coordinates services.2.6 Counsels the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs.2.7 Participates in and presents in-service programs.2.8 Processes orders and notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition.2.9 Completes certification/recertification orders and discharge summaries.2.10 Refers to Physical Therapists, Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Medical Social Worker those patients requiring their specialized skills.2.11 Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel.2.12 Conducts patient care conferences on patient assigned to his/her care.2.13 Is available for on-call duty nights, weekends and holidays, as assigned. Requirements3.0 POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :3.1 EDUCATION3.1.1 BSN preferred or Diploma in Nursing (graduated from accredited school of nursing)3.1.2 BLS certified3.1.3 Registered nurse licensed from country of origin and holds a valid SCFHS classification and registration. 3.2 Experience3.2.1 At least 1 year nursing experience in clinical area / OPD.3.2.2 HHC, dialysis, wound care, geriatrics care or palliative care experience is preferred.3.3 ABILITIES & SKILLS:3.3.1 Good command of written /oral English language, knowledge of Arabic is preferred.3.3.2 Effective communication and interpersonal skills.3.3.3 Preferably with computer skill: MS, Excel, Power points4.0 WORKING CONDITION4.1 Work according to duty schedule.4.2 Attend duty whenever needed.4.3 Our work environment includes Complete Home Health Care’s office, patient’s residences, whichinclude traveling time.4.4 Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require some basicsafety precautions.