Patient Care Sitter Nursing Resource Pool

Trinity Health • Pontiac, MI

94d

About The Position

Trinity Oakland Hospital is a 497-bed community teaching hospital, level II trauma center and longtime leader in health care in Oakland County. We provide comprehensive care including cardiovascular, stroke, orthopedics, obstetrics, gynecology and cancer care. The hospital has been a leading provider of the most advanced medical care for more than 90 years. As part of Trinity Health we have received numerous local and national awards in recognition of our leadership, quality outcomes and clinical excellence. The Patient Care Sitter functions as a member of the health care team under the direction of the RN, providing sitting services to a specific group of patients within the St. Joseph Mercy Oakland System.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs activities of daily living (ADLs) appropriate to the patient's condition, according to unit routine under direction of the RN.
• Provides basic nutritional support to patients such as tray passing, tray setup, assistance with feeding, and communication of intake to RN.
• Demonstrates principles of Relationship-based Care to cultivate and maintain therapeutic relationships.
• Provides observation following the guidelines as described during department specific orientation.
• Reports patient care incidents and changes in the patient's condition to the RN in a timely fashion.
• Creates a neat and clean environment for optimal patient care experience.
• Seeks and incorporates feedback concerning improvement in one's own practice.
• Provides patient care that reflects respect for patient's rights, dignity, values, culture preferences, and expressed needs.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations.
• Determines that appropriate charges have been entered for the correct patient, encounter, date/time of service.
• Actively participates in on-going education and communication regarding revenue management.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and more effective Day 1 of Employment - No Waiting Period!
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free parking in proximity to your workplace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED