Nephrology Consultant

Fakeeh.Care; Tabuk; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Nephrology Consultant to perform clinical duties, assess patients, and develop care plans. The ideal candidate must have completed specialized training and possess a valid Saudi Commission for Health Specialty license. This is a full-time position that emphasizes patient-centered care and compliance with healthcare policies. Applicants should demonstrate effective communication skills and a strong commitment to patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Saudi Commission for Health Specialty and Ministry of Health Saudi License is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties as per assigned privileges.
• Develop and document plans of care for patients.
• Ensure timely completion of discharge summaries.

Education

Completion of structured training in the field of specialty

Completion of experience according to Saudi Commission for Health Specialty

Job description

Nephrology Consultant -(2300001E) Description

JOB DUTIES STATEMENTS:

Duties and Responsibilities

• 1- Performs clinical duties as per his/her assigned clinical privileges.
• 2- Assesses patients thoroughly (eg. clinical, socioeconomic, psychological and functional assessments) as per DSFH policies and documents patients' assessment in medical records.
• 3- Develops plan of care for patients using evidence‑based approach, follows standards of care, and documents the plan in the medical record per DSFH policies.
• 4- Ensures that the patient’s plan of care put in place is being implemented in a timely manner.
• 5- Becomes the most responsible physician (MRP) for inpatients admitted under his/her name.
• 6- For inpatients admitted under his/her name, develops a discharge plan on the day of admission and involves the discharge planning service as early as possible if warranted.
• 7- Assesses inpatients that are admitted under his/her name at least once daily and ensures documentation of daily assessment and plan of care in daily progress notes using SOAP format and per DSFH policies.
• 8- Responds to medical consultations in a timely manner and as per DSFH policies.
• 9- Documents, in a timely manner, medical interventions that he/she performs on patients per DSFH policies.
• 10- Responsible for timely completion and authentication of discharge summaries for patients admitted under his/her name; also ensures that the indicated discharge instructions and education on take‑home medications are provided prior to patient discharge.
• 11- Conducts education to patients and their families and engages them in the plan of care; documents the given education in the patient’s medical record.
• 12- Attends to hospital duties and responds to calls from the hospital as per departmental/section call schedule.
• 13- Attends departmental and general staff meetings and contributes ideas for improving efficiency, productivity, and patient satisfaction.
• 14- Responsible for writing medical reports of his/her patients, as per DSFH policies.
• 15- Contributes to teaching rounds and teaching activities as requested by the chairperson of the medical department.
• 16- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• 17- Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices and represents DSFH in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• 18- Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job.
• Demonstrates compassionate communication skills while providing support and care to patients as “the patient is the center of our care.”

Job Functions

• Perform all duties and tasks in line with the Person‑Centered Care values.
• Adherence to all policies, plans and programs within the Fakeeh Care.
• Perform duties as per the code of conduct requirement and ethical standards as outlined in the HCM policies and guidelines.
• Complete mandatory education as per the requirement at least one month prior to expiration.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge on information relating to quality and safety, accreditation, policy management and document management systems.

Qualifications

- Completion of structured training in the field of specialty or subspecialty in a recognized medical center, and obtaining the highest clinical degree in that field of specialty that can be granted by that medical center.

- Completion of experience according to Saudi Commission for Health Specialty (as mentioned in education) within the field of specialty, in recognized medical centers.

- Saudi Commission for Health Specialty and Ministry of Health Saudi License is required.

Primary Location

SA-07-Tabuk

Job

Doctors

Organization

Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital

Schedule

Regular

Shift

Standard

Job Type

Full‑time Day Job

Job Posting

Aug 7, 2023, 11:51:45 AM