Patient Care Sitter AM

WVU Medicine

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides support to the patient care team and directly attends to specified patient needs. The sitter constantly observes and monitors assigned patients to promote safety and prevent injury, communicates patient concerns and changes in condition to the RN or Charge RN, and provides care within trained job responsibilities. The role also assists patients with restroom use and walking, accompanies patients to tests or other units, and helps maintain a safe, clean, and orderly patient environment. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire. Successful completion of the Hospital Patient Care Sitter course is required before working a shift as a patient sitter. Scheduled weekly hours are 36. The role is based at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
Successful completion of the Hospital Patient Care Sitter course before working a shift as a patient sitter.
Ability to perform heavy/hard work requiring strength or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.
Competency in the use of Safe Patient Handling equipment.

Responsibilities

Provide constant observation and monitoring of assigned patients to help ensure safety and prevent injury.
Receive a report from the RN or Charge RN, including patient-specific behaviors to monitor.
Greet patients and visitors courteously, identify oneself, and explain the purpose of the role using the AIDET communication model.
Observe and report patient concerns or changes in condition to the RN or Charge RN.
Call promptly for assistance when needed.
Provide care within trained job responsibilities.
Assist patients to the restroom and remain with them for safety; walk patients in the corridor as needed.
Remain with the patient unless relieved by another staff member.
Notify the RN or Charge RN if tubes, IVs, catheters, or other items become disconnected.
Report defective equipment to the RN or Charge RN.
Accompany patients to other hospital areas for diagnostic tests or transfers to other units.
Use appropriate patient-handling equipment according to the patient's care plan.
Transport patient equipment and belongings as required when accompanying the patient.
Maintain a safe, orderly, and well-equipped environment and keep patient rooms neat and orderly.
Evaluate the patient’s environment for hazards and remove hazards when possible.
Wash hands before and after patient contact and use personal protective equipment as appropriate.
Follow isolation procedures according to the Infection Control Policy.
Use technology competently to document as appropriate.
Demonstrate understanding of unit technology, including call systems, bed controls, and television controls.
Demonstrate competency in the use of Safe Patient Handling equipment.