Patient Observer; Days; Jackson Main

Jackson Health • Miami, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Observer (Sitter) performs basic patient attending duties, including care and observation. The role provides basic hygienic, dietary, and minimal nursing care that does not require the knowledge or skills of licensed nursing staff. It is a Level 1 position in the nursing support career ladder. The position is based at Jackson Main in Miami, Florida, with rotating locations within the main facility, and works the 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. shift.

Requirements

• Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
• Knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.
• Must meet and maintain current unit-specific and organizational skills and competencies, certifications, and licensures required by the nursing area.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with at least 6 months of validity is required as a unit-specific credential.
• American Heart Association and other applicable healthcare-provider life support certification may be required at the unit level upon hire, with at least 6 months of validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help patients with basic grooming and dressing needs.
• Perform basic housekeeping duties that patients are unable to complete.
• Keep patients company and observe them for changes in physical, emotional, or mental condition.
• Periodically communicate patient status and changes to a supervisor, case manager, or nurse.
• Demonstrate service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Follow and perform unit-specific policies and procedures as detailed on the unit-specific competency checklist.
• Use job- and unit-specific equipment as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed