Patient Sitter Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association within 30 days or hire.
• Successful completion of Hospital Patient Care Sitter course prior to working a shift as a patient sitter.
• Demonstrates competency in the use of Safe Patient Handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provides constant observation and monitoring of assigned patients to ensure safety and prevention of injury.
• Receives report from the RN/Charge RN, including any patient specific behaviors to monitor.
• Courteously greets patients and their visitors, identifies self, and explains purpose utilizing AIDET communication model.
• Observes and reports to the RN/Charge RN all patient concerns or changes in condition.
• Promptly calls for assistance as needed.
• Provides care within trained job responsibilities.
• Assists patient to restroom and stays with the patient in order to keep the patient safe. Walks patient in corridor as needed.
• Does not leave patient unless relieved by another staff member.
• Notifies RN/Charge RN if tubes, IV, catheter, etc. become disconnected.
• Reports defective equipment to RN/Charge RN.
• Accompanies the patient to other areas of the hospital for diagnostic tests or upon transfer to other units.
• Utilizes appropriate patient handling equipment according to patient’s care plan.
• Transports patient equipment and patient belongings as required with the patient.
• Maintains a safe orderly and well-equipped environment.
• Keeps patient room neat and orderly.
• Evaluates patient’s environment for possible hazards and removes the hazards.
• Washes hands before and after patient contact and follows personal protective equipment (PPE) as appropriate.
• Follows isolation procedures according to the Infection Control Policy.
• Competently utilizes technology to document as appropriate.
• Demonstrates understanding of the use of unit technology i.e. call systems, bed controls and TV controls.