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Patient Safety Observer-Full-Time-Nights at Sodexo at Erlanger Health System
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Patient Care, Continuous Observation, Documentation, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, BLS Certification, Basic Hygiene Assistance, Ambulation Assistance, Feeding Assistance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
Job Summary: A Patient Safety Observer (Sitter) at Erlanger Health System is responsible for sitting with patients to provide basic care, continuous observation of patients, and documentation of behavior. The sitter works with clinical staff to provide a safe environment for the patient. Education: Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. Preferred: Experience: Required: Preferred: Patient care or other healthcare experience, Caretaker or prior Sitting experience. Good reading, writing and communication skills. Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward. Preferred: Department Position Summary: The Patient Safety Observer (sitter) is responsible for sitting with patients to observe and document behavior. Continuous interaction with patient, visitors/family and hospital staff is a primary function. The Patient Safety Observer (sitter) must remain with the patient until relieved by another Patient Safety Observer or a hospital staff member. All patient safety observers (sitters) are responsible for basic patient care that include but not limited to ambulating, assisting with basic hygiene needs, and feeding. The patient safety observer must be willing to travel to all Erlanger campuses as assigned. The Patient Safety Observer (sitter) must demonstrate exceptional people skills, the ability to handle complaints and resolve conflict when necessary.

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Responsibilities
The Patient Safety Observer is responsible for continuous observation of patients, providing basic care such as ambulating, assisting with hygiene needs, and feeding, while documenting patient behavior for clinical staff. This role requires remaining with the assigned patient until relieved by another observer or hospital staff member.