PATIENT SITTER - INTENSIVE CARE UNIT - PT NIGHTS (49393)
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Job Summary: Remains with the patient at all times, monitors activities and provides a safe environment. Performs various housekeeping and cleaning duties to maintain a clean environment. Performance expectations are defined in the competency evaluation.Service and Quality Standards:* ServiceIs Customer focusedAnticipates customer needsAdheres to customer service standardsIs Competent, caring and compassionateTreats coworkers and customers with dignity and respectDemonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behaviorto customers and coworkers* PeopleIs conversation consciousAssures confidentiality of patient and employee informationIs positive in interactions with othersIs courteous and respectfulPromotes a harassment free environmentInspires the trust of othersActs in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of Excellence, Code of Conduct and identifies any conflicts of interest.* QualityIs excellent in patient care and serviceDemonstrates multidisciplinary cooperationAssists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedbackIs safety consciousDemonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiativesIs involved with improvement effortsSupports performance improvementSeeks ways to improve systems and servicesShows commitment to improvement effortsMeets mandatory educational requirements* GrowthIs a loyal ambassadorDemonstrates commitment to hospital mission and visionIs active and involvedSupports hospital initiativesChampions innovation and supports changeIs a positive role modelFosters team cooperation* FinanceIs a good steward of hospital resourcesDevelops/uses efficient work methodsIs cost effectiveConserves organizational resourcesJob Responsibilities:* Remain with the patient and oversee all activity at all times.* Read, talk with, keep patient calm and in bed or chair.* Assures the safety and comfort of the patient* Informs the nurse of sudden changes in the patient condition* Notifies nurse at the station when reporting on and off duty* Discusses coverage for meals/breaks with the nurse* Sitter will not feed, walk, lift or reposition patients* Treats patient and their belongings with dignity and respect* Maintains confidentiality.* Maintains a neat environment* Maintains a safe environment* Supports patient's rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical, and religious diversity.* Adheres to standard precautions and infection control standards.QualificationsEducation Requirements and Other Requirements:Education Level: High school diploma or equivalentExperience Requirements: Prior medical or educational experience preferred, but not mandatory.Working Conditions:Exposure Category III: Category I talks (tasks that involve exposure to body fluids, or tissue) are not a condition of employment. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues (although situations can be imagined or hypothesized under which anyone, anywhere, might encounter potential exposure to body fluids). Persons who perform these duties are not called upon as part of the employment to perform or assist in emergency medical care or first aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way.Physical Activity:NA 0-25% 26-75% 76-100%Lift/Carry XPush/Pull XReach Overhead XClimb XSquat/Bend/Kneel XSit XStand XWalk/Move About XThe most significant duties have been included in this description. Other duties may be assigned and the hospital has the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect assigned duties.