Job Description
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POSITION PURPOSE
Under supervision of a licensed nurse, the Patient Sitter provides observation and minimal assistance with activities of daily living. Maintains a constant focus on safety in the medical and suicidal patient population. Assists in the provision of a safe and clean environment. Promotes the therapeutic milieu and the efficiency of the nursing team. Provides assistance with activities of daily living based upon established competence validation, unless the patient needs are such that adverse consequences are predictable.
POSITION PURPOSE
Under supervision of a licensed nurse, the Patient Sitter provides observation and minimal assistance with activities of daily living. Maintains a constant focus on safety in the medical and suicidal patient population. Assists in the provision of a safe and clean environment. Promotes the therapeutic milieu and the efficiency of the nursing team. Provides assistance with activities of daily living based upon established competence validation, unless the patient needs are such that adverse consequences are predictable.
LATITUDE, CONTACTS/INTERACTIONS
All positions of Huntsville Memorial Hospital are part of an interdisciplinary team, and as such, participate in the care and service delivery process through effective interaction with other team members. Primarily interacts with hospital staff, medical staff, patients, and visitors.
Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.
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
Provides constant observation to those requiring a 1:1 sitter, working with the patient care team to ensure seamless safety coverage
Works collaboratively with Nurse to ensure environment is safe, including meal trays and other environmental hazards.
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
Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems or paper documentation as appropriate
Provides age and culturally appropriate care
Orients and mentors new staff members
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required
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
Maintains confidentiality of the patient's plan of care speaking only of the ordered observation to the care team
Adheres to infection prevention protocols
Demonstrates adaptability, problem solving and professional behavior at all times
Abides by the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct
Maintains patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI
Maintains a safe work environment and reports safety concerns appropriately
Performs all other related duties as assigned
Requirements
Education: High school diploma or GED required.
Experience: prior healthcare experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment, before patient care is administered independently.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Frequent: standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling & reaching.
Occasional: sitting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, & twisting.
Visual and hearing acuity required; Color vision required for perceiving changes in patients' skin color. Work is mostly inside, with good ventilation and comfortable temperature.
Possible exposure to: toxic/caustic chemicals or detergents, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, radiant energy, communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens.
Benefits
Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients through dedicated rehabilitation services!
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