Patient Sitter - Float Pool | Part-Time & Irregular Part-Time Available, Shifts Vary

Phelps Health

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri. No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family. General Summary Under the general supervision of a licensed nurse (RN, LPN, shift manager), the Sitter provides observation and minimal ADL assistance with a constant focus on safety in the medical and suicidal patient population.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year experience in healthcare setting preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support required.
• Mental concentration required.
• Requires excellent communication skills.
• Standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching.
• Frequent exposure to infectious disease and hostile persons at times.
• Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and other body fluids.
• Minimal physical discomfort.
• Frequent exposure to restless and/or agitated individuals.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide constant observation to those requiring a 1:1 sitter, working with the patient care team to ensure seamless safety coverage.
• 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.
• 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.
• Able to maintain calm demeanor and provide care with dignity and respect during stressful encounters.
• Maintains confidentiality of the patient’s plan of care speaking only of the ordered observation to the care team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED