Patient Sitter - Float Pool - Part-Time, P-Shift

phelpshealth; USA; Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Phelps Health is seeking a dedicated Sitter to provide observation and minimal ADL assistance with a constant focus on safety in the medical and suicidal patient population, under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This role requires a calm demeanor, discretion, and the ability to work collaboratively with the patient care team.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, and American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification. One year of healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Excellent communication and observation skills.
• Ability to follow hospital safety policies and procedures.
• Strong teamwork and patient-care collaboration.

Aufgaben

• Provide observation and minimal ADL assistance with a focus on safety for medical and suicidal patients.
• Follow established hospital policy regarding patient safety measures and infection prevention.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to care for patient needs and respond to requests to enhance safety.
• Provide 1:1 sitter coverage and document patient behaviors at set intervals.
• Communicate pertinent patient information to team members to improve outcomes.
• Maintain professional demeanor, confidentiality, and adherence to hospital policies.
• Support the hospital mission and values, and maintain a respectful environment.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri.

No matter where you start with us, we're committed to taking our team to the top. If you're ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.

General Summary

Under the general supervision of a licensed nurse (RN, LPN, shift manager), the Sitter provides observation and minimal ADL assistance with a constant focus on safety in the medical and suicidal patient population.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows established hospital policy regarding patient safety measures such as infection prevention, safe patient handling and movement, notification of the licensed nurse when patient behavior/activities change to insure patient safety.
• Works collaboratively with nursing staff to care for the basic needs of each patient and quickly respond to patient requests to insure patient safety and enhance the patient's experience.
• Provide constant observation to those requiring a 1:1 sitter, working with the patient care team to ensure seamless safety coverage.
• Documents accurately and efficiently all patient behaviors and activities at the time intervals set by policy related to the type of sitter service being provided.
• Communicates to appropriate team member's pertinent patient information in order to improve patient outcomes and maintain patient safety.
• Adapts to change in a positive and professional manner in an attempt to support the hospital mission, vision, and values. Follows all hospital policies in regards to appearance, behavior, and attendance.
• Able to maintain calm demeanor and provide care with dignity and respect during stressful encounters.
• Maintains confidentiality of the patient's plan of care speaking only of the ordered observation to the care team.

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Work Experience

One year experience in healthcare setting preferred.

Certification/License

American Heart Association Basic Life Support required.

Mental/Physical Requirements

Mental concentration required. Requires excellent communication skills. Standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching.

Working Conditions

Frequent exposure to infectious disease and hostile persons at times. Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and other body fluids. Minimal physical discomfort. Frequent exposure to restless and/or agitated individuals.

At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself!