Full-Time Patient Sitter

Xanitos•Longview, WA

7d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Xanitos, Inc. is hiring Full-Time Patient Observation Assistants (POA's) for all shifts at PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview, WA. This role is responsible for providing visual and audible observation of assigned patients in alignment with a Registered Nurse (RN) and directed by the Xanitos Leadership team.

Requirements

Post-Offer Medical, Background Screening and Drug Test required.
Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent required.
Ability to read and understand written English communication including patient identifiers, pick and receiving location, isolation precaution notifications and other important patient information necessary to perform assigned task.
CPR AED or basic life support healthcare provider (BLS-HCP) certification required.
Any other unit-specific training required by Hospital partner such as but not limited to, the hospital partners new hire orientation.

Nice To Haves

Training and certifications required for this role, including BLS/CPR, will be provided by Xanitos.

Responsibilities

Monitor both visually and audibly the assigned patient’s condition and behavior at all times.
Remain at the bedside of assigned patient at all times, unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
Verbally redirect the patient from participating in at-risk behaviors.
Complete observation reports at the assigned times.
Take initiative in compassionately rendering service or responding to needs. Interact hospitably, cheerfully, and supportively with staff, patients, visitors, and work colleagues.
Immediately summon nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, control, or other nursing interventions or exhibits unusual behavior or verbalizations. Immediately report any potentially dangerous behavior or concerning conversations to the nurse.
Collaborate to identify and report patient safety issues. Assure patient environment is safe, reporting any safety hazards to the charge nurse. Remove visible hazards and report, as appropriate.
Assist in calming and/or reorienting patient in cases of distress, or confusion.
Assist with keeping patient's room safe and in an orderly fashion at all times.
Escort patient when diagnostic testing is required.
Participate in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patient when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift assignment. Ensure coverage around meal break times and prior to leaving patient for any reason.
Assist patient with ordering dietary tray, setting up of patient's meal trays, basic positioning of patient, taking a ride in wheelchair and/or ambulation if patient is stable and gait has been previously determined safe by assigned staff nurse. May assist with ambulation, if directed to by the RN.
Respect hospital and company property.
Respond rapidly and thoroughly to emergencies, special needs, etc.
Take suggestions and direction from supervisors and Hospital staff.
Demonstrate knowledge of department policies and procedures. Honor department’s attendance, break, behavior, dress, personal hygiene, and safety codes.
Follow all confidentiality and other regulatory requirements.
Comply with all department and hospital educational programs.
Always behave in a professional manner.
Assist other associates, as necessary. Respond to direction as provided.
Maintain all Xanitos company standards.
Comply with facility confidentiality and patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facilities HIPAA policies and procedures.
Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life, Accident and Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Wellness Program
Commuter Benefits
Shoes for Crews Reimbursement
Employee Discounts to Theme Parks, Theaters, Sporting Events, Movies and More
Paid Time off including Vacation- Up to 80 hours per year based on actual hours worked
Sick- accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked
Paid Company Holidays-6 per year
Bereavement (a maximum of three paid scheduled workdays off)
Jury Duty