Patient Support Program Nurse Assistant (DHA/MOH)

Job Description

Position: Nurse Assistant
Position Purpose
The Patient Support Assistant 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 Patient Support Assistant 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. The Patient Support Nurse works 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 Patient Support Nurse 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
• 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
• Reporting Adverse Events and follow the country rules and regulation regarding AE reporting procedure, and reporting any concerns /changes in patient health to the program and/or treating physician 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
• 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
• 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
• Manage part time Nurses

Relationships
Work closely with Program Managers in the region and other team members in the Axios group
Educational Background and Experience

• A Diploma in Nursing is required
• Must be a licensed Assistant nurse with evidence from MOH or DHA be enrolled in the syndicate of nurses in UAE
• Good command of both spoken and written English

Job Circumstances
The position is based in our regional 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

Job Details

Employment Types:

Full time

Industry:

IT / Computers – Software

Function:

Health Care

Roles:

Other Roles

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