Patient Sitter--Flex Team

WVU Medicine

About The Position

This position provides support to the patient care team, as well as directly attending to certain, specified needs of the patient. The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Demonstrates competency in the use of Safe Patient Handling equipment.
Long periods of sitting.
Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma/GED.

Responsibilities

Provides constant observation and monitoring of assigned patients to ensure safety and prevention of injury.
Receives report from the RN/Charge RN, including any patient specific behaviors to monitor.
Courteously greets patients and their visitors, identifies self, and explains purpose utilizing AIDET communication model.
Observes and reports to the RN/Charge RN all patient concerns or changes in condition.
Promptly calls for assistance as needed.
Alerts RN/Charge RN if patient needs to use the restroom.
Does not leave patient unless relieved by another staff member.
Notifies RN/Charge RN if tubes, IV, catheter, etc. become disconnected.
Reports defective equipment to RN/Charge RN.
Maintains a safe orderly and well-equipped environment.
Keeps patient room neat and orderly.
Evaluates patient’s environment for possible hazards and removes the hazards.
Washes hands before and after patient contact and follows personal protective equipment (PPE) as appropriate.
Follows isolation procedures according to the Infection Control Policy.
Competently utilizes technology to document as appropriate.
Demonstrates understanding of the use of unit technology i.e. call systems, bed controls and TV controls.