Patient Sitter - PRN (Rotating shifts)
Company: Community Health Systems
Location: Valparaiso
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description
The Patient Sitter observes the patient and maintains a safe
environment by continuously observing the patient and physically
preventing the patient from harming themselves or others. They will
complete their tasks/duties under the supervision and direction of
an assigned Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
and/or the Charge RN. The Patient Sitter works with and supports
the nursing team in providing services, which meets the patient's &
unit needs. The Patient Sitter is able to render care in accordance
with their skills, ability, and competencies to our patient
population, thus may be required to float to other units.
The Patient Sitter observes the patient and maintains a safe
environment by continuously observing the patient and physically
preventing the patient from harming themselves or others. They will
complete their tasks/duties under the supervision and direction of
an assigned Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
and/or the Charge RN. The Patient Sitter works with and supports
the nursing team in providing services, which meets the patient's &
unit needs. The Patient Sitter is able to render care in accordance
with their skills, ability, and competencies to our patient
population, thus may be required to float to other units.
Position Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Certifications/Experience:
BLS preferred upon hire or within 2 weeks of hire
General Responsibilities
Specific Patient Sitter duties and responsibilities can
include:
Continuous patient observation for safety and well being
Documentation on observation flowsheet
Utilizes appropriate verbal & nonverbal skills which demonstrate
respect for patients, patient's
property and team members
Keywords: Community Health Systems, Gary , Patient Sitter - PRN (Rotating shifts), Other , Valparaiso, Indiana
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