Patient Sitter - Float Pool - Full Time - Nights
About the position This job works collaboratively with a licensed nurse and Patient Care Technicians under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to maintain patient safety and provide for the delivery of basic patient care; provides constant observation of the patient (remains with the patient); notifies nursing personnel of changes in behavior or status and when leaving the room; and intervenes as needed to maintain patient safety and/or prevent patient elopement. Communicates effectively with co-workers, patients, family and visitors and may be required to perform other non-clinical duties as assigned if no patient safety attendant assignment is available. Responsibilities • Maintains a clean and safe environment in the patient care area. • Assists with the plan of care as delegated by the staff nurse/department lead within the scope of practice. • Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educations, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in the assigned area. • Communicates effectively with patients, families and MDT. • Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style. • Other related duties as required. Requirements • High School diploma or equivalent. • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. • Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) Training to be obtained prior to independent patient care. • Current certification as a Nursing Assistant is required for those employed in Skilled Nursing Facilities/Units or areas where they provide Patient Care Tech duties. Nice-to-haves • Prior experience with psychiatric environment. • Experience with computer data entry. Apply tot his job