Patient Sitter PRN Over Night

Company: AdventHealth DeLand
Location: Deland
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Description All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. Schedule: Per Diem Shift: 7pm- 7am The community you'll be caring for: - AdventHealth Deland - 701 W PLYMOUTH AVE, Deland, 32720 The role you'll contribute: The Patient Sitter performs assigned duties and responsibilities specific to the role in a consistently safe, competent and compassionate manner under the direction of the assigned nurse. Assigned duties may include providing a direct and continuous line of vision for patient observation, suicide watch and providing companionship for the assigned patient. Sitter works in cooperation with all team members in an effort to accomplish departmental goals and objectives. The value you'll bring to the team:
  • Perform the role of the one-on-one Sitter for observation and patient safety
  • Sit with patients as assigned keeping the patient in site at all times.
  • Maintains direct line of vision of patient at all times
  • Patient must be monitored at all times including during toileting and bathing; privacy is to be maintained and staff are to utilize discretion
  • Reports any patient concerns directly to the nursing staff on the unit immediately
  • May deliver approved items to the patient at the direction of the clinical nursing staff.
  • Occupy patients in need of companionship; careful to not share personal information.
  • If the patient is under a Baker Act it is imperative that the sitter adhere to the established hospital guidelines for patient safety Qualifications The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed: KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
    • Good communication skills required. - - - - - - - - - - EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
      • High school graduate or GED required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
        • Prior hospital or medical experience preferred. This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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