Patient Observer

Jackson Health System • Miami, FL

198d

About The Position

Sitter performs elementary patient attending work in the care and observation of patients. Employees in this classification provide basic hygienic, dietary and minimal nursing care duties not requiring the knowledge and skill of licensed nursing staff. This is Level 1 job in the nursing support career ladder.

Requirements

• Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
• High School diploma is strongly preferred.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• 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 use of job appropriate technology and software applications.
• Must meet and maintain current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by the nursing area.

Responsibilities

• Helps patients with basic grooming and dressing needs.
• Attends to basic housekeeping duties which the patient cannot get to.
• Keeps the patient company, keeping an eye out for any changes in the patient's physical, emotional or mental condition.
• Communicates the status of the patient, including any changes, periodically, to a supervisor, case manager or nurse.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
• Follows and performs all related unit specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific competency check-list.
• Utilizes job and unit specific equipment as required.

Benefits

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees