Patient Sitter-FT
About The Position
The Patient Sitter is responsible for continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients through a non-recording video monitoring system. This role involves observing potentially life-threatening risk behaviors, monitoring the patient environment for safety hazards, and participating in hand-off information and patient behavior issues to the next shift. The position requires basic computer and Microsoft Office skills, the ability to multitask and prioritize, and the capacity to maintain discretion and confidentiality. The Patient Sitter will interact closely with nursing staff, medical staff, patients, and other hospital departments. The work is demanding, requiring the ability to monitor multiple patients simultaneously, and essential communication skills for interacting with patients and staff. The position is subject to varying indoor temperature changes and may involve working in areas with exposure to bloodborne pathogens and bio-waste hazards.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic computer skills
- Basic Microsoft Office skills necessary
- Able to multi-task and prioritize to meet competing deadlines
- Ability to extend and maintain discretion and confidentiality when working with patients
- Talking and hearing is essential for communicating with patients and nursing staff.
Responsibilities
- Observe potentially life threatening risk behaviors exhibited by suicidal patients; Verbally redirect patient behaviors while notifying nursing staff for assistance
- Monitor patient environment for potential safety hazards, including but not limited to sharp objects and items that could potentially be used for harm
- Participate in hand-off information and patient behavior issues to the next shift. Provide proper notification and hand off of information when patient is cleared from suicidal watch
- All other related assigned duties
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
