Weekend Patient Safety Sitter

VPNE Parking Solutions LLC; Needham, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

VPNE Parking Solutions LLC is seeking a Patient Observer in Needham, MA to join a multidisciplinary treatment team. You will work under an RN to ensure patient safety and support learning adaptive coping strategies, maintaining one-to-one observation at all times.

The role emphasizes collaboration with nursing staff, adherence to care plans, and strict documentation. English proficiency, prior psychiatric exposure preferred, with a high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years prior experience preferred in Psychiatry or related field.
• Proficient in English both verbally and written.
• High School Diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Provides one to one observation with continuous visualization at all times to ensure safety
• Notifies the patient's nurse of any changes in the patient's physical/psychiatric condition
• Remains with patient at all times unless relieved for breaks, meals and at end of shift
• Initiates patient activities and social interactions in individual and group settings consistent with the nursing plan of care
• Provides environmental and emotional safety for each patient through consistent limit setting, physical holding and restraining, as directed by the RN
• Maintains a clean and safe patient environment
• Follows the patient care plan preserving patients' safety, dignity and autonomy
• Observes and reports behavioral responses to interventions
• Collaborates with the primary nurse to assist patient in undergoing testing and consultations
• Participates in teaching behavioral techniques such as relaxation and coping skills
• Completes required documentation (e.g., 15 minute observation form, Environmental Safety Checks)
• Completes annual sitter competency evaluation
• Demonstrates accountability and responsibility for actions
• Relocates and rotates to meet patient care needs
• Maintains all mandatory continuing education classes
• Identifies areas for improvement and responds to feedback

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

VPNE Parking Solutions LLC is seeking a Patient Observer in Needham, MA to join a multidisciplinary treatment team. You will work under an RN to ensure patient safety and support learning adaptive coping strategies, maintaining one-to-one observation at all times.

The role emphasizes collaboration with nursing staff, adherence to care plans, and strict documentation. English proficiency, prior psychiatric exposure preferred, with a high school diploma required.