Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse's daily supervision and direction to the Nurse Manager, the Patient Sitter observes the patient for any unusual behavior and assists in preventing any harm to the patient.
JOB-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ensures that any change in patient condition or unusual circumstances is reported immediately to the charge nurse.
• Practices correct isolation techniques to maintain a safe environment and to control the spread of infection.
• Maintains the cleanliness of various instruments and equipment per hospital policy.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly; makes beds, replaces soiled linens, straightens beside the table, and prepares the room for occupancy.
• Exchanges and communicates patient care activities and meets all patient needs within shift parameters.
• Corrects audit deficiencies of medical records within allotted time frames.
• Resolves with assistance from the charge nurse areas of concern or conflict with patient families and/or co-workers professionally, proactively, and courteously.
• Accepts direction from supervisors and other management team members positively and professionally.
o Performs other duties as assigned
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
• H.S. diploma or equivalent required
EXPERIENCE:
• Preferably six (6) months of experience
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification provided by an American Heart Association approved provider
• Patient de-escalation training (SAMA) required within 30 days of hire
• Must maintain current certification in good standing during employment with this facility.
• Must obtain current tuberculosis test within the first fourteen (14) days of employment and annually thereafter.
• Maintain current certification in good standing during employment with this facility or obtain within thirty (30) days of hire.
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