What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Sitter - PRN position at Default Brand?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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1. Community Cares a. Adheres to Community Cares Standard for use of AIDET b. Acknowledges patient and family upon entering the room c. Introduces Self d. Describes length of time they will be observing the patient e. Educates the patient and family on the safety value of their observation. f. Thanks the patient and family for the privilege of providing this safety initiative. |
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2. Communication Skills a. Demonstrates good rapport with all patient, families, staff and physicians. b. Reports to charge nurse on arrival to the unit for assignment and any special instructions. c. Reports to RN assigned to patient, and obtains permission to leave for breaks. d. Calls RN for assistance as needed for patient care, patient safety or change in condition. |
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3. Quality a. Promotes a high quality work environment necessary for excellent patient/customer care by ensuring that standards set forth by the state, JCAHO, and other agencies are met.
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4. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation a. Has completed Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation annual training. |
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5. Patient Safety a. Implements procedures for security, equipment safety and infection control. b. Observes room for safe environment for patients, visitors and staff members. Observes patient for any behavior that could indicate potential problems for patient or staff and alerts nursing staff immediately. c. Ensures patient safety by following all fall prevention protocols. d. Abides by policies governing patient rights and responsibilities. e. Notifies nurse of witnessed or suspected abuse according to policy.
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6. Management of Information a. Respects all aspects of confidentiality b. Works closely with Primary Supervisor to ensure approval of hours do not incur unapproved overtime. c. Assures room is kept tidy and uncluttered for clear access to patient care treatment and mobility. d. Keeps patient and linens clean e. Assures call light is in reach for all patients. f. 9. Performs various routine patient care services under the direction of the RN. g. Assists with mouth, hair and skin care. h. Offers bathroom assistance and remains within arm’s length of patient when in the bathroom i. Offers assistance with meals and feeding. j. Assists with transfer from bed to chair, bed to toilet or bed to cart. k. Utilizes good body mechanics when lifting or transferring patients. l. 10. Provides psychological support to aid patients. m. Monitors confused patients and reports mental status changes to RN n. Assists patients with orientation to person and place o. Engages patient in conversation p. Maintains calm demeanor with agitated or confused patients. q. Offers a variety of diversional activities to occupy patient as appropriate. |
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JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Formal Training Required:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Completion of Patient Sitter Training
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normal patient care environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, and the like.
Regular (up to fifty percent of work time) exposure to adverse working conditions due to unpleasant odors and certain distasteful patient care activities. Exposure to contagious disease through direct contact with patients.
Exposure to contagious diseases through contact with patients. Exposure Control Level I.
