Patient Observation Assistants Supervisor- 3rd Shift

Xanitos•Altoona, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Xanitos is hiring a Patient Sitter Supervisor for the 3rd Shift at UPMC Altoona in Altoona, PA. This role is responsible for providing patient visual and audible observation, aligning with a Registered Nurse (RN) and directed by the Xanitos Leadership team. No medical experience is required, and immediate offers are available for qualified candidates. The shift is 3rd Shift (11:00 PM - 7:30 AM) with a pay rate of $20.00 per hour. This is an opportunity to help save lives and join the team.

Requirements

Post-Offer Medical, Background Screening and Drug Test required.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent required.
Ability to read and understand written English communication including patient identifiers, pick and receiving location, isolation precaution notifications and other important patient information necessary to perform assigned task.
CPR AED or basic life support healthcare provider (BLS-HCP) certification required.
Flu Vaccine required.
Any other unit-specific training required by Hospital partner such as but not limited to, the hospital partners new hire orientation.

Responsibilities

Monitor both visually and audibly the assigned patient’s condition and behavior at all times.
Remain at the bedside of the assigned patient at all times, unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
Verbally redirect the patient from participating in at-risk behaviors.
Complete observation reports at the assigned times.
Take initiative in compassionately rendering service or responding to needs.
Interact hospitably, cheerfully, and supportively with staff, patients, visitors, and work colleagues.
Immediately summon nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, control, or other nursing interventions or exhibits unusual behavior or verbalizations.
Immediately report any potentially dangerous behavior or concerning conversations to the nurse.
Collaborate to identify and report patient safety issues.
Assure patient environment is safe, reporting any safety hazards to the charge nurse.
Remove visible hazards and report, as appropriate.
Assist in calming and/or reorienting patient in cases of distress or confusion.
Assist with keeping the patient's room safe and in an orderly fashion at all times.
Escort patient when diagnostic testing is required.
Participate in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patient when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift assignment.
Ensure coverage around meal break times and prior to leaving patient for any reason.
Assist patient with ordering dietary tray, setting up of patient's meal trays, basic positioning of patient, taking a ride in wheelchair and/or ambulation if patient is stable and gait has been previously determined safe by assigned staff nurse.
May assist with ambulation, if directed to by the RN.
Respect hospital and company property.
Respond rapidly and thoroughly to emergencies, special needs, etc.
Take suggestions and direction from supervisors and Hospital staff.
Demonstrate knowledge of department policies and procedures.
Honor department’s attendance, break, behavior, dress, personal hygiene, and safety codes.
Follow all confidentiality and other regulatory requirements.
Comply with all department and hospital educational programs.
Always behave in a professional manner.
Assist other associates, as necessary.
Respond to direction as provided.
Comply with facility confidentiality and patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facilities HIPAA policies and procedures.
Successfully orient and train new hires.
Adjust daily staffing levels as requested by the hospital.
Lead daily communication checkpoints with nursing.
Communicate essential job functions to the POA team.
Manage and effectively give directions to POAs on their shifts.
Effectively communicate with supervisor the needs of operation.
Give input on improvement possibilities of facility.
Follow direction of supervisor.
Project a professional image with visitors, staff, and guests.
Represent a positive image for the department and organization.
Perform other duties as identified.