Patient Safety Representative-Float Pool

Palomar Health; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Health in Escondido, CA is seeking a Patient Sitter for the night shift to provide close observation and maintain a safe, clean environment under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role emphasizes vigilance for patients at risk of self-harm or harm to others, and may involve assisting with ambulation with charge nurse approval.

Candidates should be able to interact with patients and staff, use standard office equipment, and demonstrate basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma and/or combination of education and experience.
• 2 years patient care experience or 24 months post high school education preferred.
• BLS - Healthcare Provider CPI within 6 months of hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, provides close observation of patients and assists in the provision of a safe and clean environment.
• Provides close and/or continuous visual and tactile observation of patients at risk for adverse events such as self-injury or harm to others.
• May ambulate and assist the patient in and out of bed/chair with approval from the charge nurse/RN.
• Is accountable to the registered nurse/charge nurse coordinating unit activities and will receive assignment from Staffing office or leader designee.
• Participates as a team member to ensure appropriate resources to all internal/external customers.
• Required to float to various units and departments throughout Palomar Health facilities.

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Internet

Email

Job description

Department: Patient Sitter Union: CHEU Shift: 12-hour Shift - Night (United States of America) Hours Per Pay Period: 20 Job Description: Salary Range: 23.00 - 26.83

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Palomar Health invites you to be part of our healthcare team, where we offer extraordinary opportunities for both clinical and non-clinical positions. As a leading healthcare system, we are committed to providing world-class care to our community. When you join our team, you'll have access to our exceptional training programs designed to help you excel in your role and grow your career.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, provides close observation of patients and assists in the provision of a safe and clean environment.
• Responsible for providing close and/or continuous visual and tactile observation of patients who may be at risk for adverse events such as self-injury or harm to others.
• May ambulate and assist the patient in and out of bed/chair with approval from the charge nurse/RN.
• He/She is accountable to the registered nurse/charge nurse responsible for coordinating unit activities and will receive assignment from Staffing office or leader designee.
• Participates as a team member to ensure appropriate resources to all internal/external customers.
• Required to float to various units and departments throughout all Palomar Health facilities.
• Speaks and reads English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position which includes the ability to interact verbally and in writing with assigned patients.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail).
• Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards.
• Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.

Requirements

• Job Requirements Minimum Education: High School Diploma and/or combination of education and experience
• Preferred Education:
• Minimum Experience: 2 years patient care experience or 24 months post high school education
• Preferred Experience: 3 years patient care experience with 24 months post high school education
• Required Certification: American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider Crisis Prevention (CPI) within 6 months of hire
• Preferred Certification: Not Applicable
• Required License: Not Applicable
• Preferred License: Not Applicable