Job Description

Patient Sitter - ER

Shift: Full Time, Days

Job Summary: A Patient Sitter provides direct patient observation and input in planning care through communication with the RN and other patient care team members. Is effectively involved with maintaining the standard of care for assigned patients through communication with the care team. Maintains competency and possesses the skills to provide a safe environment to those medical patients requiring close supervision because of behavioral health issues. Completes duties as assigned and performs duties under the direct supervision of the RN.

Reports to: Director of Emergency Department FLSA: Non-exempt

Your experience matters

At Havasu Regional Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a new employee joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

You'll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing. Under the supervision of healthcare provider, performs a variety of basic patient care activities.

Performs basic patient care activities as delegated including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.

Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.

Reports abnormal assessment findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.

Assists with keeping patient rooms stocked, clean and orderly.

Performs clerical duties, aligned with nursing station activities.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, full time positions also offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, employer paid short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)

Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

License: AZ CNA license on hire or LNA license on hire.

Required skills:

• Clear communication, listing and observation skills.
• Ability to respond swiftly - physically able to sit, stand, bend, brace and lift at a moment's notice.
• Calm confident manner and able to remain calm during moment of escalation or high stress.
• Maintain composure with distressed or combative patient(s).
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Essential Functions

• Sitters observe the patient and maintain a safe environment; they must always have continuous and unobstructed view of the patient.
• The sitter may not adjust or remove restraints. If the patient complains of discomfort, the sitter is to notify the nurse immediately.
• The sitter will accompany the patient for any test or procedures off the unit. The sitter will accompany surgical patients to the Holding Area.
• The sitter will remain within arm's length of the patient until relieved by the RN.
• Sitters will attempt to prevent the patient from pulling out lines/tubes.
• Sitters will attempt to prevent the patient from getting out of bed if there is an activity level of bed rest ordered.
• Sitter may assist patient to the bathroom if activity level permits and RN approves.
• Bathroom door will remain open and sitter will have direct view of patient at all times.
• At the discretion of the nurse, the sitter may assist with ambulation and feeding.
• The sitter should assist the patient with obtaining fluids, consuming meals, wiping their face, etc.
• Sitters may read to the patient, play a board game or cards, turn on the television and engage on general conversation.
• Patient requests for assistance are referred to the nursing staff via call bell system.
• Always protect the patient's dignity and privacy by keeping the patient covered, the patient room door closed, etc.
• The sitter may not make or receive personal phone calls while on duty or use a personal cell phone.
• In the case of an emergency, the sitter must notify the nurse that he/she needs to be relieved to make a phone call.
• The sitter may not leave until he/she has been relieved.
• The sitter may have reading material while on duty, but may only read when the patient is asleep.
• The sitter will be relieved for breaks and meals but may not leave the patient until physically relieved by another staff member.

About our Health System

Havasu Regional Medical Center 171 bed hospital located in Lake Havasu City, AZ, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.

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EEOC Statement

Havasu Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Havasu Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

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