Float

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of an operating unit/facility-based position is to provide clinical resources in a variety of patient care departments throughout an Emory Healthcare (EHC) operating unit/facility. This role is assigned to a patient in the hospital setting to maintain a safe environment. The Patient Sitter observes and reports any changes in the patient's condition to the nurse accountable for the patient's nursing care. They communicate with patient/family members and all members of the health team to relay appropriate information as part of patient care. As part of a patient-focused service, they promote a supportive and healing environment to enhance customer and staff satisfaction. Under the supervision of the patient's nurse, they may assist with transportation of the patient throughout the hospital, ambulation of the patient, bedpan/bathroom functions, bathing, bed making, feeding, providing oral fluids to the patient, and positioning for comfort. They ensure the neatness and cleanliness of the patient's room and support cost-efficient/effective patient care. They comply with Universal Precaution guidelines and all other infection control procedures and safety standards to maintain and promote a clean and healthy work environment. They may discard disposable supplies, assist with bedrails, wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and bedpans, under the supervision of the patient's nurse. This role floats to patient care areas as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Is assigned to a patient in the hospital setting to maintain a safe environment.
Observes and reports any changes in the patients condition to the nurse accountable for the patients nursing care.
Communicates with patient/family members and all members of the health team to relay appropriate information as part of patient care.
Promotes a supportive and healing environment so that customer and staff satisfaction are enhanced.
Under the supervision of the patient's nurse, may assist with transportation of the patient throughout the hospital, ambulation of the patient, bedpan/bathroom functions, bathing, bed making, feeding, providing oral fluids to patient and positions for comfort.
Ensures the neatness and cleanliness of patients room.
Supports cost efficient/effective patient care.
Complies with Universal Precaution guidelines and all other infection control procedures and safety standards to maintain and promote a clean and healthy work environment.
May discard disposable supplies, assist with bedrails wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and bedpans, under the supervision of the patient's nurse.
Performs related responsibilities as required.
Floats to patient care areas as assigned.
Performs other related responsibilities as required.