Patient Care Sitter (PRN)

WVU Medicine; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 44,083,000 - 46,838,000; Full time

Job summary

GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center is seeking a patient sitter to provide continuous observation and safe monitoring of patients. You will greet patients using the AIDET model, relay observations to the RN, and assist with mobility as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification within 30 days, and completion of the patient sitter course prior to shift. Duties include maintaining a clean environment and following infection control guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association within 30 days or hire.
• Department-determined completion requirements prior to shift.
• Successful completion of Hospital Patient Care Sitter course before working as a sitter.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant observation and monitoring of assigned patients to ensure safety.
• Receive report from RN/Charge RN with patient-specific behaviors to monitor.
• Greet patients and visitors using the AIDET model and identify self.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to RN/Charge RN.
• Call for assistance as needed and stay with the patient for safety.
• Assist patient to restroom and accompany during mobility as needed.
• Do not leave patient unattended unless relieved by another staff member.
• Notify RN/Charge RN if tubes/IV/catheter disconnects.
• Report defective equipment to RN/Charge RN.
• Escort patient to tests or transfers as required.
• Use patient handling equipment per care plan.
• Transport patient belongings and equipment as required.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, well-equipped environment.
• Keep patient rooms neat and hazard-free.
• Wash hands and follow PPE protocols.
• Follow isolation procedures per Infection Control policy.
• Operate unit technology and documentation systems.

Skills

BLS Certification

Patient Care Sitter course

Department requirements

High school diploma basic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2. Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association within 30 days or hire.
• To be completed as established by department: (Administered at Department level)
• 1. Successful completion of Hospital Patient Care Sitter course prior to working a shift as a patient sitter.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provides constant observation and monitoring of assigned patients to ensure safety and prevention of injury.
2. Receives report from the RN/Charge RN, including any patient specific behaviors to monitor.
3. Courteously greets patients and their visitors, identifies self, and explains purpose utilizing AIDET communication model.
4. Observes and reports to the RN/Charge RN all patient concerns or changes in condition.
5. Promptly calls for assistance as needed.
6. Provides care within trained job responsibilities.
7. Assists patient to restroom and stays with the patient in order to keep the patient safe. Walks patient in corridor as needed.
8. Does not leave patient unless relieved by another staff member.
9. Notifies RN/Charge RN if tubes, IV, catheter, etc. become disconnected.
10. Reports defective equipment to RN/Charge RN.
11. Accompanies the patient to other areas of the hospital for diagnostic tests or upon transfer to other units.
12. Utilizes appropriate patient handling equipment according to patient’s care plan.
13. Transports patient equipment and patient belongings as required with the patient.
14. Maintains a safe orderly and well-equipped environment.
15. Keeps patient room neat and orderly.
16. Evaluates patient’s environment for possible hazards and removes the hazards.
17. Washes hands before and after patient contact and follows personal protective equipment (PPE) as appropriate.
18. Follows isolation procedures according to the Infection Control Policy.
19. Competently utilizes technology to document as appropriate.
20. Demonstrates understanding of the use of unit technology i.e. call systems, bed controls and TV controls.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Demonstrates competency in the use of Safe Patient Handling equipment.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Shift: Varied (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Compensation Range: $15.68 - $15.68 Position is eligible for overtime for hours over 40 hours per week Company: GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center Cost Center: 51 GRMC Nursing Emergency Services Address: 251 N 4th Street Oakland Maryland Benefit eligible employees classified as at least 0.5 eligible for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Coverage, Tuition Program, Retirement, Paid Time Off, Wellness Program

Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and largest private employer, providing care to communities across West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The integrated academic health system includes 25 hospitals and five institutes, with more than 3,500 licensed beds, 4,000 clinicians, 39,000 employees, and $8.5 billion in annual operating revenues. Anchoring the system in Morgantown, West Virginia, are WVU Hospitals, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.