Patient Safety Monitor - 6 South Post Surgical/Bariatrics - FT - Night

Stormont-Vail Healthcare • Topeka, KS

170d • Remote

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.

Requirements

• Must successfully complete Safety Monitor/Patient Sitter competency checklist within 90 days of hire.
• Must complete non-violent crisis prevention (Mandt) training with orientation and annually.
• 1 year Customer service experience. Required.
• Direct patient care experience. Preferred.
• Basic Life Support - BLS/RQI Required within 90 days of hire.

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.
• 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.
• Positions self in patient room continuously observing patient's behavior and activity.
• 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.
• Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work.
• 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.

Benefits

• Part time - 20-35 hours/week, benefit eligible
• 12 Hour Day Shift

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees