Patient Sitter

Tenet Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital in Tucson seeks a Constant Observer to monitor assigned patients and safeguard safety through continual bedside observation, remaining at the bedside, removing hazards, and reporting issues to supervision.

The role supports care teams, accompanies patients to procedures, and uses de-escalation techniques to calm agitation, while upholding privacy, professional conduct, and quiet environments; English/Spanish helpful.

Qualifications

• Must possess effective interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work variable shifts, holidays and/or weekends.
• Must be able to transport self to alternative work sites.
• Within 90 days of hire completes all .Edu courses on duties of the Constant Observer and the .Edu courses on restraint and seclusion.
• Completes hospital approved training in managing patient behaviors and de-escalation techniques.
• Constant Observers providing patient care must have completed all applicable Competencies within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Remain at patient bedside at all times.
• Remove visible hazards and/or potentially unsafe equipment from the immediate environment.
• Report unsafe/broken equipment or conditions to immediate supervisor.
• Accompany patient to procedures/tests/therapy as needed.
• Promptly refer to supervising RN any signs or symptoms that may indicate a change in patient’s condition.
• Assist in calming or reorienting patient in cases of agitation or confusion.
• Communicate in a positive professional manner; develops and asks questions which open up the dialogue. Provide clear, direct and specific instructions or information to others. Listen with patience and empathy.
• Observe and respect of patient’s right to privacy.
• Maintain quiet environment.
• Adhere to professional conduct/dress.
• Maintain orderliness of patient rooms.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Follow instructions

Shift flexibility

Transport to sites

De-escalation training

CPR Certification

Competencies within 90 days

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Constant Observer supports patient safety through monitoring and observation of assigned patient or patients. Provides continual bedside observation to assigned patient. Ensures patient safety. Intervenes as necessary to prevent physical harm to patients who might be at high risk to injure themselves or others due to confusion, delirium, self-destructive behavior, or a has a high predictive factors of falling. Works with others in the healthcare team to assure prompt intervention to maintain patient safety.

• Remain at patient bedside at all times.
• Remove visible hazards and/or potentially unsafe equipment from the immediate environment.
• Report unsafe/broken equipment or conditions to immediate supervisor.
• Accompany patient to procedures/tests/therapy as needed.
• Promptly refer to supervising RN any signs or symptoms that may indicate a change in patient’s condition.
• Assist in calming or reorienting patient in cases of agitation or confusion.
• Communicate in a positive professional manner; develops and asks questions which open up the dialogue. Provide clear, direct and specific instructions or information to others. Listen with patience and empathy.
• Observe and respect of patient’s right to privacy.
• Maintain quiet environment.
• Adhere to professional conduct/dress.
• Maintain orderliness of patient rooms.

• Minimum Requirements:
  • Experience:
    • Must possess effective interpersonal skills.
    • Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
    • Must be able to work variable shifts, holidays and/or weekends.
    • Must be able to transport self to alternative work sites.
    • Within 90 days of hire completes all .Edu courses on duties of the Constant Observer and the .Edu courses on restraint and seclusion.
    • Completes hospital approved training in managing patient behaviors and de-escalation techniques.
    • Constant Observers providing patient care must have completed all applicable
    • Competencies within 90 days.
  • Licensure/Certifications: CPR Certification.
• Preferred Requirements:
  • Education: High School Diploma/Equivalent
  • Experience:
    • Knowledge of hospital environment desired.
    • Previous hospital and/or health care related experience preferred.
    • Bilingual, English/Spanish helpful.

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At Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status