BMC/JMC - Patient Care Sitter - Temporary

WVU Medicine

About The Position

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. This role provides support to the patient care team, as well as directly attending to certain, specified needs of the patient.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association within 30 days or hire.
Successful completion of Hospital Patient Care Sitter course prior to working a shift as a patient sitter.
Demonstrates competency in the use of Safe Patient Handling equipment.

Responsibilities

Provides constant observation and monitoring of assigned patients to ensure safety and prevention of injury.
Receives report from the RN/Charge RN, including any patient specific behaviors to monitor.
Courteously greets patients and their visitors, identifies self, and explains purpose utilizing AIDET communication model.
Observes and reports to the RN/Charge RN all patient concerns or changes in condition.
Promptly calls for assistance as needed.
Provides care within trained job responsibilities.
Assists patient to restroom and stays with the patient in order to keep the patient safe. Walks patient in corridor as needed.
Does not leave patient unless relieved by another staff member.
Notifies RN/Charge RN if tubes, IV, catheter, etc. become disconnected.
Reports defective equipment to RN/Charge RN.
Accompanies the patient to other areas of the hospital for diagnostic tests or upon transfer to other units.
Utilizes appropriate patient handling equipment according to patient’s care plan.
Transports patient equipment and patient belongings as required with the patient.
Maintains a safe orderly and well-equipped environment.
Keeps patient room neat and orderly.
Evaluates patient’s environment for possible hazards and removes the hazards.
Washes hands before and after patient contact and follows personal protective equipment (PPE) as appropriate.
Follows isolation procedures according to the Infection Control Policy.
Competently utilizes technology to document as appropriate.
Demonstrates understanding of the use of unit technology i.e. call systems, bed controls and TV controls.