PRN Float Patient Sitter

Overview

PRN: Shift 7a-7:30p

Description

The purpose of an operating unit/facility-based position is to provide clinical resources in a variety of patient care departments throughout an Emory Healthcare (EHC) operating unit/facility.

Key Responsibility Category: Is assigned to a patient in the hospital setting to maintain a safe environment.

• Observes and reports any changes in the patients condition to the nurse accountable for the patients nursing care.
• Communicates with patient/family members and all members of the health team to relay appropriate information as part of patient care.
• As part of a patient focused service, promotes a supportive and healing environment so that customer and staff satisfaction are enhanced.
• Under the supervision of the patient's nurse, may assist with transportation of the patient throughout the hospital, ambulation of the patient, bedpan/bathroom functions, bathing, bed making, feeding, providing oral fluids to patient and positions for comfort.
• Ensures the neatness and cleanliness of patients room.
• Supports cost efficient/effective patient care.
• Complies with Universal Precaution guidelines and all other infection control procedures and safety standards to maintain and promote a clean and healthy work environment. \
• May discard disposable supplies, assist with bedrails wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and bedpans, under the supervision of the patient's nurse.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
• Floats to patient care areas as assigned. Performs other related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills.

Minimum Experience:

• A minimum of one year patient care experience preferred.

Licensure/Certifiation:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.