Patient Sitter, Emergency Room Full-time Nights

KPC GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTERS INC.•Hemet, CA

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About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY DEFINITION Under general direction of Clinical Nurse Manager, and/or the RN remains in constant attendance with the patient. Provides comfort and assists with a safe, clean environment. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS The incumbent performs a range of tasks and works under direction within a framework of established procedures. Work is normally reviewed only on completion and for overall results

Requirements

Some job related training or previous experience in acute care setting preferred.
Current BLS certificate
Knowledge of Medical terminology
Knowledge of Hospital established policies quality assurance program, patient safety, environmental and infection control policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Common medical equipment and instruments used in a hospital setting.
Ability to Manage emergency or crisis situations; requires judgment/action which could result in undesirable patient outcome.
Ability to Follow policy and procedures of setting assigned.
Ability to Understand and follow verbal and written directions.
Ability to Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
Ability to Work effectively under stress and in emergency situations
Ability to Keep simple records.
Maintains, demonstrates and is assessed on the knowledge and skills necessary to provide for physical, psychosocial and cultural needs appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.