Sitter - Nursing Unit - Per Diem

Guthrie Health • Troy, PA

70d

About The Position

The position provides general observational support for the assigned patient care area. The individual will work with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to patients across various age groups, including newborns, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics, based on the unit population.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Sitter experience preferred but not necessary

Responsibilities

• Alert the RN of patient behavior which could lead to injury
• Communicate patient's needs to patient care team
• Demonstrate behavior appropriate to keeping patient relaxed
• Maintain and respect the patient's responsibility, privacy and dignity
• Maintain constant observation status (constant eyesight of patient at all times)
• Maintain Special Observation documentation form (patient's location every 15 minutes) if determined suicide precautions/constant observation
• Provide companionship to the patient
• Participate in performance improvement activities to improve service and care
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees