Safety Sitter - Days

4610 West Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Safety Sitter to provide continuous observation for high-risk patients. You will work under the supervision of the assigned RN, observe patient condition, and document status every 15 minutes for involuntary behavioral health patients or hourly for medical safety sitting.

You will help ensure a positive patient experience, assist with daily living activities, and collaborate with the care team to support safe, compassionate care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS or ARC-BLS certification required upon hire.
• Preferred CNA/CMA training or nursing fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients continuously and report changes to the nurse.
• Document patient status at regular intervals during observation.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of patient rooms and environment.
• Assist with basic patient care and daily living activities as needed.
• Communicate clearly with the care team and patient families.
• Adhere to infection control policies and PPE guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High school diploma

BLS certification upon hire

ARC-BLS Basic Life Support Upon Hire

CNA/CMA program completion

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Job Summary

The Safety Sitter role will primarily function as a constant monitor for patients requiring continuous observation. The safety sitter's responsibility is to observe and report behaviors that may interrupt medically necessary therapies and/or perceived changes in the patient's condition to appropriate health care team member(s). The safety sitter will function under the direction of the registered nurse assigned to the patient they are monitoring, a designee assigned by the registered nurse, such as the clinical supervisor on duty. The safety sitter is focused on promoting a positive patient experience by partnering with the patient, family, and other care providers to provide excellence in customer service and assistance with daily living activities and comfort measures as needed for patient observation. The safety sitter may assist other health care providers with safe, age appropriate and culturally competent care by performing basic patient care functions, i.e., ADL's, ambulation, and toileting. The safety sitter must be able to work in a fast-paced environment which requires observation and ongoing communication with a registered nurse and interdisciplinary team. Must be able to perform under stressful conditions with a compassionate, respectful, and helpful manner. Must be able to take direction.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Continuous Observation
  Notify RN/Charge RN/CCP of potential or recent changes in the patients behavioral risk factors, or mental status as observed
  Document patient status every 15 minutes on patients under observation for involuntary behavioral health patients and every hour for medical safety sitting.
  Evaluate & secure environment for safety each shift.
  Document interventions as needed
  Always Ensures direct visibility & observation of patient.
  Telesitter Facility Liaison
  Tracks, delivers, maintains, and retrieves telesitter carts
  Troubleshoots any cart connectivity issues and places an IT ticket if necessary
  Performs safe room guideline checks upon initiation and upon every hand-off thereafter
  Performs environmental rounds to ensure safe room guidelines are being maintained
  Responds to remote telesitter escalation for face-to-face intervention
  Notifies Nurse and/or charge Nurse when face to face redirection is required
  Care Team Collaboration
  Supports initiatives of the interdisciplinary care team
  Practices accountability for patient safety
  Patient Transport- proper verification of patient identification & notification of RN upon leaving or returning to room when not needed for patient observation
  EVS & Nutrition Services assist EVS & Food services when not needed for patient observation.
  Patient Centered Care
  Supports an environment of healing or wellness for patients which includes addressing patient needs in partnership with the patient engages the patient and family in compliance with the treatment plan.
  Effectively contributes to the plan of care or treatment intervention based on assigned tasks and patient/family input in collaboration with the healthcare team with a focus on the care continuum.
  Consistently implements safety interventions to minimize risk in achievement of intended outcomes
  Provides basic patient care needs (ex. Hygiene, nutrition, elimination, physical comfort measures) as assigned.
  Assist RN and other members of health care team with care delivery as assigned
  Notifies nurse when physician/interdisciplinary care team members arrive in observed patient room
  Safe Space and Infection Control
  Provides a safe environment for the provision of patient care
  Consistent use of appropriate hand hygiene
  Keeps patient rooms and unit areas clean and free of clutter
  Follows appropriate PPE/Infection control policies e.
  Reinforces the importance of universal precautions with patient and patients family
  Utilizes proper body mechanics and lift equipment
  Performs environment of care rounds
  Communication
  Uses effective written and oral communication skills with patients, staff, physicians, family and visitors
  Uses safety communication techniques.
  Communicates completion of assignment/duties to appropriate person
  Communicates patient care concerns/problems/emergencies to the RN
  Uses positive and respectful communication with all members of healthcare team, patients and families.
  Communicates with patient and updates white boards with information as requested.
  Performs other duties as assigned
  Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

High school diploma Required or equivalent from an accredited program Required and Must attend and successfully complete the Wellstar training and Initial Competency Assessment within the first 30 days of employment. Required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor Upon Hire Required Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Graduate from a CNA/CMA Program or completion of first semester nursing clinicals including nursing fundamentals Upon Hire Preferred Required Minimum Experience: Previous healthcare experience Preferred Required Minimum Skills: Ability to read, write, and speak the English language Ability to hear and see alarms and digital readouts Strong customer service and interpersonal skills Ability to collaborate with other healthcare providers in the provision of patient care Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations is essential.

Join us

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.OUR VALUES: We serve with compassionWe pursue excellenceWe honor every voice Culture of ExcellenceWellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world‑class care.Our system‑wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality.Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top‑notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.