Patient Sitter - Phelps Health : Job Details

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.

Essential Duties and 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.

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Work Experience

• One year experience in healthcare setting preferred.

Certification/License

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support required.

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Mental concentration required. Requires excellent communication skills. Standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching.

Working Conditions

• 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.

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