Compassionate 1:1 Patient Safety Sitter

MedStar Health; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown, MD, is seeking a PRN Observation Attendant to provide one-on-one monitoring of selected patients to identify behaviors potentially hazardous to self or others. The schedule is every other weekend, with day or night shifts available.

PRN positions are generally not eligible for benefits. Responsibilities include safety-focused observation, documentation in the electronic health record, and escalating concerns to nursing staff as

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 months of related experience preferred.
• CPR certification (AHA/Red Cross) within 90 days required.

Responsibilities

• Uses safety measures for patient and self in accordance with protocol.
• Performs direct observation of patients for the purpose of identification of behaviors that are potentially hazardous to self or others and reports such observations to appropriate personnel in appropriate time frame.
• Communicates with patients and encourages casual patient verbalization.
• Participates in minor diversion activities such as reading to the patient. Assists unit staff in preventing patients from climbing out of bed by providing appropriate diversion activities.
• Remains attentive to the patient at all times unless relieved of duty by the patient care staff.
• Documents patient activity in electronic health record as appropriate.
• Notifies unit staff if verbal reminders and diversion are unsuccessful in distracting patient.
• Escalates patient and safety concerns to RN and Nurse Techs.

Skills

Observation skills

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR Certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Job description

MedStar Health at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown, MD, is seeking a PRN Observation Attendant to provide one-on-one monitoring of selected patients to identify behaviors potentially hazardous to self or others. The schedule is every other weekend, with day or night shifts available.

PRN positions are generally not eligible for benefits. Responsibilities include safety-focused observation, documentation in the electronic health record, and escalating concerns to nursing staff as