Patient Safety Attendant | Part-Time 16 hours | Concord Hospital - Laconia

Concord Hospital Health System • Laconia, NH

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About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Sitter provides one-to-one monitoring with continuous visual observation, either in person or on a video monitor, for adult or pediatric behavioral health patients or patients at risk for suicide. The role focuses on observing changes in a patient’s condition and notifying nursing staff when necessary. The position requires good communication, listening, and observation skills; the ability to respond swiftly and work well with others; a professional appearance; and a calm, confident manner. Shifts may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and communicate effectively.
• Good communication, listening, and observation skills; ability to respond swiftly and work well with others; professional appearance; and a calm, confident manner.
• Availability to work shifts that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with patients and significant others respectfully.
• Orients patients and/or their significant others to the situation and surroundings.
• Documents care provided and reports observations of patients’ physical, social, and mental status to the RN.
• Maintains appropriate boundaries with patients.
• Ensures continuous supervision of patients at all times; use of cell phones, laptops, books, and similar items is prohibited.
• Alerts nursing staff when patients need help with activities of daily living.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Adheres to relevant policies, procedures, and standards.
• Performs job-specific requirements and other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED