1x1 Patient Sitter- DAY SHIFT 6:30AM-6:30PM Job at Nexus Children's Hospital, Conroe, TX

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  • Nexus Children's Hospital
  • Conroe, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse's daily supervision and direction to the Nurse Manager, the Patient Sitter observes the patient for any unusual behavior and assists in preventing any harm to the patient.

JOB-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that any change in patient condition or unusual circumstances is reported immediately to the charge nurse.

• Practices correct isolation techniques to maintain a safe environment and to control the spread of infection.

• Maintains the cleanliness of various instruments and equipment per hospital policy.

• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly; makes beds, replaces soiled linens, straightens beside the table, and prepares the room for occupancy.

• Exchanges and communicates patient care activities and meets all patient needs within shift parameters.

• Corrects audit deficiencies of medical records within allotted time frames.

• Resolves with assistance from the charge nurse areas of concern or conflict with patient families and/or co-workers professionally, proactively, and courteously.

• Accepts direction from supervisors and other management team members positively and professionally.

o Performs other duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• H.S. diploma or equivalent required

EXPERIENCE:

• Preferably six (6) months of experience

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification provided by an American Heart Association approved provider

• Patient de-escalation training (SAMA) required within 30 days of hire

• Must maintain current certification in good standing during employment with this facility.

• Must obtain current tuberculosis test within the first fourteen (14) days of employment and annually thereafter.

• Maintain current certification in good standing during employment with this facility or obtain within thirty (30) days of hire.

Job Tags

Immediate start, Day shift, All shifts,

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