Observer Non Nursing Sitter

Cone Health; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health is seeking an Observation Non-Nursing Sitter to promote a safe environment for patients at risk or requiring supervision. You will work with the care team using Relationship Based Care to advocate for safety, patient preferences, and clear communication with patients and families.

Your duties include maintaining sight of patients, documenting observations, reporting changes to the RN, and supporting the care plan with individualized attention. CPR/BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: 6 months of experience working with at risk patients.
• BLS (CPR) required: American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.

Responsibilities

• Keeps the patient within direct sight of the observer, including bathroom and off department activities.
• Documents hourly and as needed on the Observer/Sitter Documentation Log.
• Reports patient status changes, patient/family concerns or unsafe conditions to the RN.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Observation Non-Nursing Sitter promotes a safe environment for patients that are deemed at risk for suicide or require supervision for safety reasons. This role utilizes Relationship Based Care to advocate for safety, patient preferences and optimal communication by partnering with patients/families and colleagues, including all internal and external customers.

Essential Job Function

• Keeps the patient within direct sight of the observer including bathroom and off department activities.
• Documents hourly and as needed on the Observer/Sitter Documentation Log.
• Reports patient status changes, patient/family concerns or unsafe conditions to the RN.
• Relays information/messages to appropriate person (s) in a timely manner.
• Provides input for the patient's plan of care.
• Provides individualized attention to the patient to promote a safe environment.
• Directs questions and problems to appropriate person, recognizing the need to seek assistance when necessary.
• Provides emotional support to patients and significant others as needed.
• Performs environmental searches at any opportunity whereby contraband can be introduced into the patient's room, for example: after visitors or time outside patient room and document on the Suicide Precautions Documentation Form.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Preferred: 6 months of experience working with at risk patients.

Licensure/Certification/Listing

• Required: BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.