Patient Sitter - Chatham Hospital

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Job SummaryWorking under the supervision of a RN, the patient sitter maintains constant direct observation and visualization of identified patient(s) to include patient observation, patient safety, patient privacy, communication, conduct, and ensuring comfort and safety of patients at all times.DESCRIPTION OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Patient observation: keep patient(s) in view at all times; never leaves patient unattended; documents observations appropriately. 2. Patient Safety: Maintains sight of patient at all times. Removes sharp/dangerous items out of room; screens all items brought in for patients by visitors and contact charge nurse with any concerns; knows patients ordered activity level 3. Patient Privacy: maintains confidentiality of all patient information; refrains from discussing patient information with anyone other than medical team; respects patients' right to dignity while providing care, with concern for safety as a priority. 4. Communication: listens and acknowledges patients complaints and feelings; conveys attitudes of compassion, empathy, and understanding; refrains from conversations with patients regarding his/her medical condition or plan of care; seeks guidance and direction when appropriate; informs RN if patient expresses desire to harm self/others or wants to leave hospital; provides report to relief sitter and to RN prior to leaving at shift end 5. Conduct: provides patient care activities within scope of practice and competency; refrains from making personal calls, eating food in room, or sleeping; allows patient control of television; refrains from use of personal electronics; remains with assigned patient(s) until relief sitter has arrived and is in the patient room; ensures comfort and safety of patient at all times. 6. Quality: complies with all organization policies and procedures; compiles with all regulatory rules and standards; complies with all Life Safety regulations and Infection Control practices; demonstrates safe work habits and reports unsafe conditions.

Qualifications EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or equivalent. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS No licensure or certification required.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS No experience is required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS Exceptional customer service, ability to communicate verbally and in writingOther InformationJob DetailsLegal Employer: NCHEALTHEntity: Chatham HospitalOrganization Unit: Emergency Department Work Type: Per DiemStandard Hours Per Week: 8.00Work Schedule: VariableLocation of Job: US:NC:Siler CityExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoREQNUMBER: 9999-INFOR-11885Diversity StatementThe UNC Health System and the UNC School of Medicine are committed to valuing all people throughout our organization, regardless of background, lifestyle, and culture. A diverse and inclusive work environment for staff and culturally appropriate care for our patients, are essential to fulfilling our UNC Health vision of improving the health of all North Carolinians.Equal Employment Opportunity

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