Patient Sitter Per Diem 12 hr. Shifts Nights

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

DEFINITION

Under general direction of Clinical Nurse Manager, and/or the RN remains in constant attendance with the patient. Provides comfort and assists with a safe, clean environment.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

The incumbent performs a range of tasks and works under direction within a framework of established procedures. Work is normally reviewed only on completion and for overall results

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education/ Experience

Some job related training or previous experience in acute care setting preferred.

License or Certificate:

Current BLS certificate

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

Medical terminology

Hospital established policies quality assurance program, patient safety, environmental and infection control policies and procedures.

Common medical equipment and instruments used in a hospital setting.

Ability to:

Manage emergency or crisis situations; requires judgment/action which could result in undesirable patient outcome.

Follow policy and procedures of setting assigned.

Understand and follow verbal and written directions.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.

Work effectively under stress and in emergency situations

Keep simple records.

AGE SPCIFIC COMPETENCIES

Maintains, demonstrates and is assessed on the knowledge and skills necessary to provide for physical, psychosocial and cultural needs appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.