Patient Monitor, Nursing Sitter Services, Part Time, Days
About The Position
UC Health is hiring a part-time Patient Monitor for the Nursing Sitter Services unit on the day shift at West Chester Hospital. The Patient Monitor’s primary responsibility is to ensure patient safety through continuous visual observation and appropriate intervention. The role also performs specific tasks under the supervision of the primary caregiver. The Patient Monitor communicates appropriately with patients and families, attends to patient safety and comfort, and works with the primary caregiver regarding observations, changes in condition, and the plan of care. The position requires documenting observations and activities every 15 minutes and promptly notifying the RN of relevant changes or safety concerns.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- BLS and annual training modules for patient monitors.
Nice To Haves
- State Tested Nurse Aid Certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide continuous visual observation of the patient and do not leave the patient unattended or out of visual contact without relief from the primary nurse.
- Take appropriate action to prevent or reduce the risk of harm, including limiting movement and preventing removal of medical equipment or lines.
- Follow the Suicide Risk policy when caring for a patient at risk of suicide and provide handoff of care.
- Perform activities directed by the RN, including feeding patients and reporting intake; assisting with hygiene, toileting, repositioning, ambulation, and use of a bedpan or urinal; reporting output; and changing linens and tidying the room.
- Immediately notify the RN of changes in appearance, behavior, skin color, breathing pattern, consciousness, responsiveness, agitation, combativeness, or other behaviors that may indicate increasing safety risks.
- Document patient observations and activities on the observation sheet every 15 minutes.
- Collaborate with the primary caregiver on patient observations, changes in condition, and the plan of care to support patient comfort and safety.
- Communicate appropriately with patients and families, involve family or guardians in care as appropriate, recognize patient limitations and individual needs, and respond appropriately to behavioral health concerns and signs of abuse or neglect.
- Participate in performance improvement, continuing education, and required in-service training, including safety and CPR.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employee-paid short- and long-term disability.
- 401K.
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
- Community discounts.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
