Patient Sitter - FlexStaff

Northwell•Village of New Hyde Park, NY

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides patients with assigned one to one nursing observation or one to two nursing observation, assists patients during meal service and maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit. Sitter may have assist more than two patients at a time.

Requirements

High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
BLS certification, required
Minimum of six months to one year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

Ensures patients identity is verified by checking two patient identifiers; name and date of birth with each encounter.
Provides general aspects of care that meet psychosocial or physical needs or both simultaneously.
Meets communication needs of patients.
Demonstrates performance reflecting the initiative and responsibility expected of a Nursing Companion.
Hand hygiene before and after every encounter or task to be completed with patient.
Maintains patient safety by ensuring bed is always locked, kept at lowest position, call bell within reach, side rails up.
Aware of patient signage for risk for falls, yellow bracelet, yellow socks, sign over the head of the bed.
Demonstrates ability to communicate to the RN any observed changes in patient status and responses. Maintains awareness of the needs of the pediatric, geriatric and general patient population.
Demonstrates ability to assist with feeding patients and with technique appropriate for patient's age and physical condition.
Provide oral care before and after each patient meal. Assists patient with hand hygiene.
Performs 1:1 or 1:2 close patient observation as assigned.
Assists patient with ambulation as ordered by provider or charge nurse. Incorporates the 4Ps (pain, position, personal items, proactive toileting) during their time with the patient.
Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to team leader, co-workers and physicians.
Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population.
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
Responds to patient in emergency or physically distressful situations.
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures patient confidentiality.
Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
Meets current documentation standards and policies and completes within shift.
Operates and maintains equipment and instruments safely and correctly.
Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.