About the position
Member of the care delivery team will function under the direction of and be assistive to the bedside nursing team to provide delegated direct patient care intervention. Responsible to provide a safe environment for his/her assigned patients; to complete the assigned work; to monitor the patient for changes in condition and to report those changes to the RN/LPN. Responsible for documentation of ongoing monitoring of patients at required intervals per orders and nursing direction. This position is an important member of the patient care team who uses acquired, clerical skills to assist in maintaining efficient workflow to ensure safe, quality care with a patient centered approach focusing on continuity of patient care and satisfaction. Making independent clinical decisions is outside of the scope for this position.
Responsibilities
- Implements identified plan through coordination of care with interdisciplinary care team to employ strategies to promote health and wellness.
- Collaborative with interdisciplinary care team encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes.
- Obtains verbal report from patient's nurse to include information regarding identified care needs, diagnosis, communication barriers, and special considerations (NPO, bed alarms, suicide precautions, ambulation limitation etc.).
- Communicate pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting in a timely manner.
- Accurately and legibly records data collected and notifies nurse of any condition and/or behavior changes.
- Provides patient comfort, safety and satisfaction. Assist in ambulation, positions and other ADLs as directed by the primary nurse.
- Promote infection prevention through use of standard precautions, hand hygiene and cleanliness of the patient rooms/department.
- Delivers care guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring illustrated by creating caring relationships, taking time to have uninterrupted moments with patients and displaying unconditional acceptance and respect.
- Positions self in patient room continuously observing patient's behavior and activity. Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed by the nurse.
- Assists with lifting and movement of patients to chairs, gurneys, beds, etc, as directed by the nurse.
- Promotes a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and supports the effectiveness of professional relationships and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice.
- Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others' uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs.
- Commits to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.
- Demonstrates willingness to participate in process of evolution the scope of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model.
- Utilizes appropriate resources to provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible, and used judiciously.
Requirements
- Must successfully complete Safety Monitor/Patient Sitter competency checklist within 90 days of hire.
- Must completed non-violent crisis prevention (Mandt) training with orientation and annually.
- 1 year Customer service experience. Required.
- Direct patient care experience. Preferred.
- Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to rights of patient/significant other, as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)
- Formulates positive working relationships with all health care customers. (Required proficiency)
- Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency)
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient information. (Required proficiency)
- Basic Life Support - BLS/RQI Required within 90 days of hire.
