Patient Monitor, Nursing Sitter Services, Part Time, Nights

UC Health•West Chester, OH

25d•Onsite

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a part-time Patient Monitor for the Nursing Sitter Services unit at West Chester Hospital on the night shift. The role’s primary responsibility is to ensure patient safety through continuous visual observation and appropriate intervention. The Patient Monitor also performs specific tasks under the supervision of the primary caregiver and collaborates with the primary caregiver to support patient comfort and safety. The Patient Monitor maintains visual contact with the patient and obtains relief from the primary nurse before leaving or moving out of view. The role includes observing and reporting changes in patient appearance, behavior, skin color, breathing, consciousness, responsiveness, or safety risks; documenting observations and activities every 15 minutes; and providing assistance with basic care as directed by the RN. The Patient Monitor also participates in performance improvement, continuing education, and required in-service training.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
BLS and annual patient-monitor training modules are listed in the qualifications section.

Nice To Haves

State Tested Nurse Aid (STNA) certification.

Responsibilities

Provide continuous visual observation and appropriate intervention to ensure patient safety.
Do not leave the patient unattended or move out of visual contact without obtaining relief from the patient's primary nurse.
Take appropriate action to prevent or reduce risks of harm, including limiting movement and preventing removal of monitoring equipment or medical lines and devices.
Follow the Suicide Risk policy when caring for a patient at suicide risk.
Provide handoff of care.
As directed by the RN, feed patients and report intake; assist with or perform basic hygiene; assist with toileting and repositioning; provide a bedpan or urinal and report output; ambulate patients; and change linens and tidy rooms.
Immediately notify the RN of changes in patient appearance or behavior, skin color, breathing pattern, consciousness or responsiveness, agitation, combativeness, or other behaviors that may increase safety risks.
Document patient observations and activities on the observation sheet every 15 minutes.
Collaborate with the primary caregiver concerning patient observations, changes in condition, and the plan of care for comfort and safety.
Engage in population-appropriate communication and involve family or guardians in assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care as appropriate.
Recognize and respond appropriately to behavioral health needs, physical limitations, cultural or religious needs, and signs or symptoms of abuse or neglect.
Participate in performance improvement, continuing education, and required in-service training, including safety and CPR.