Sitter at CASS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Harrisonville, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organization, Problem-Solving, Computer Skills, Customer Service, Written Communication, Verbal Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Harrisonville, MO 64701 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Job Shift: Night Job Code 3113 CASS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Job/Position Description Employee Name: _______________________________________ Department Name: Emergency Department Title: Patient Care Sitter EEOC Classification: Service Worker-Non-Exempt Date: _________________________________________________ PART ONE: Dimension and Description Primary Purpose: To provide support to the patient care team as well as directly attending to certain specified needs of the patient. Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities: No formal responsibility. The policies associated with the job’s purpose and essential responsibilities are set by others. Routine Decision Making: Determine when to report patient concerns and abnormal vital signs to the RN, determine appropriate supplies necessity, to maintain patient care. Formal Supervisory Responsibility: No formal supervisory responsibility. Required Knowledge: Required Skills and Ability: Organization, problem-solving, computer skills, customer service, written and verbal communication skills. Unusual Working Conditions: Risk of blood, body fluid contamination. Risk for injury from aggressive, combative or disoriented patients. Risk of injury related to poor body mechanics. Potential exposure to hazardous drugs and chemicals. Education and Certification/ Registration Required for the Position: High school education. NVCI or equivalent class as determined to be required by the facility. Age Specific Competencies: may sit with pediatric/child patients between (2 yrs-12 yrs); adolescent patients between 12 to 18 years of age; adult patients between 18 to 64 years; and geriatric patients 65 years and older. PART TWO: Essential Responsibilities and Tasks A. Provides constant observation and monitoring of assigned patient(s) to ensure safety and Prevention of injury (70%) 1. Receives report from exiting patient care sitter, LPN or RN including any patient specific behaviors to monitor. 2. Courteously greets patients, identifies self, and explains purpose. 3. Ensures patient’s safety, regardless of the unit assigned to for the shift. 4. Observes and reports to LPN or RN all patient concerns and changes in condition. 5. Promptly calls for assistance as needed. 6. Provides care within scope of practice. 7. Assists patient to restroom. Walks patient in corridor as allowed/ordered. 8. Does not leave patient unless relieved by another staff member. 9. Utilizing the AIDET model, conducts an appropriate introduction, discusses with patient ADL's and plan for the shift and compliments at least one member of the patient care team each shift. Purpose directly relates to patient satisfaction scores and performance evaluation. 10. Notifies LPN/RN if tubes, IV, catheter, etc. becomes disconnected. 11. Reports defective equipment to LPN, RN or charge nurse. 12. Accompanies patient off the department for all tests and procedures or transfer to another department. 13. Transports lab specimens, patient equipment and patient belongings as required with the patient. 14. Document patient care within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system as needed. B. Maintains a safe and comfortable unit. (5% of time) 1. Keeps patient room neat and orderly. 2. Ensures alarms are audible to alert staff, each shift. 3. Evaluates patient’s environment for possible hazards and removes those hazards. 4. Acts rapidly and calmly during emergencies. C. Promotes infection control. (5% of time) 1. Washes hands before and after patient contact. 2. Follows isolation procedures according to the Infection Control Policy. D. Competently utilizes technology. (5% of time) 1. Demonstrates understanding of the unit of department technology, i.e. call light system, bed controls and TV controls. Qualifications Education and Certification/ Registration Required for the Position: High school education. NVCI or equivalent class as determined to be required by the facility

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility is to provide constant observation and monitoring of assigned patients to ensure their safety and prevent injury. This includes reporting any patient concerns and changes in condition to nursing staff.