Pool Patient Safety Companion, Nursing Administration, Per Diem, 6:30A-7P
About The Position
The Patient Sitter provides continuous, compassionate observation and companionship to patients requiring close monitoring to ensure their safety and well-being. This role plays a vital part in supporting the clinical team by helping prevent injury, promoting a therapeutic environment, and responding promptly to patient needs. This includes alerting nurses or clinical partners when patients require assistance or intervention, attending to basic patient requests, and maintaining strict confidentiality of patient information in accordance with BHSF policies and standards.
Requirements
- High School,Cert,GED,Trn,Exper.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (must be obtained within 90 days of employment)
- Ability to demonstrate excellent listening and communication skills, with a keen ability to observe and recognize changes in patient behavior or condition
- No Experience Required
Nice To Haves
- CNA or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) preferred
- Healthcare experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides continuous, compassionate observation and companionship to patients requiring close monitoring to ensure their safety and well-being
- Supports the clinical team by helping prevent injury
- Promotes a therapeutic environment
- Responds promptly to patient needs
- Alerts nurses or clinical partners when patients require assistance or intervention
- Attends to basic patient requests
- Maintains strict confidentiality of patient information in accordance with BHSF policies and standards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
