Registered Nurse – Home Care

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<p><strong>Registered Nurse – Homecare:&nbsp;Dubai &amp; Abu Dhabi</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Provides direct patient care to an&nbsp;Adult or&nbsp;Pediatric patient in their own&nbsp;home setting.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Responsibility:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Assesses initially the patient’s condition and family to determine home care needs and identify a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illnesses.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review and update as needed the comprehensive assessment, clinical notes, Physician Summaries, Plan of Care, and communicate patient status changes and updates to the primary physician regularly.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Follows the medication rights to reduce the potential for medication errors.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Monitors the patient’s progress toward goals; collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to promote patient safety and compliance with the Plan of Care.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Initiates appropriate preventive and clinical nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Provides skilled care and instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements them prior to the discharge of the patient.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Requirements:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing&nbsp;</li><li>DHA, DOH/HAAD, or MOH&nbsp;License as Registered Nurse&nbsp;</li><li>Familiar and experienced with DHA/HAAD/MOH policies and procedures.&nbsp;</li><li>Broad knowledge of evidence-based practices&nbsp;</li><li>Can demonstrate the ability and fortitude to work beyond normal clinical duties.&nbsp;</li></ul>