Patient Care Sitter PT AM

WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center; Parkersburg (WV); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 22.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Sitter to provide constant observation and safety for assigned patients on 800 Garfield Ave, Parkersburg, WV. You will greet patients, relay concerns to the RN, assist with mobility and daily tasks, and ensure a clean, hazard-free environment according to infection control policies.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS certification within 30 days, and completion of the hospital patient care sitter

Formación

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Successful completion of Hospital Patient Care Sitter course prior to first shift.

Responsabilidades

• Provide constant observation and monitoring to ensure patient safety.
• Greet patients and visitors, identify self, and explain purpose using the AIDET model.
• Report patient concerns or changes in condition to RN/Charge RN.
• Assist patient with bathroom needs and accompany for tests or transfers as needed.
• Follow PPE, infection control policies, and unit safety procedures.
• Document care using unit technology and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient environment.

Conocimientos

Safe Patient Handling

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS (AHA) within 30 days

Hospital Patient Care Sitter course

Descripción del empleo

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 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)

• Successful completion of Hospital Patient Care Sitter course prior to working a shift as a patient sitter.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

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

Skills And Abilities

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

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center

Cost Center

93 CCMC Nursing Nurse Resource and Float Pool

Address

800 Garfield Ave

Parkersburg

West Virginia

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.