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September 13, 2024
PeaceHealth
Springfield
PART TIME
Patient Sitter
Description
Peace Health is seeking a Patient Sitter for a Part Time, 0.60 FTE, Night position. The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $18.00 – $27.62. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.
Job Summary
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) provides continuous visual monitoring and surveillance/observation of assigned patient(s). Responsible for verbally redirecting the patient from engaging in at-risk behaviors and summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
Essential Functions
Education
Lifting
See how Peace Health is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.
Peace Health requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. Peace Health has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.
Peace Health is seeking a Patient Sitter for a Part Time, 0.60 FTE, Night position. The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $18.00 – $27.62. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.
Job Summary
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) provides continuous visual monitoring and surveillance/observation of assigned patient(s). Responsible for verbally redirecting the patient from engaging in at-risk behaviors and summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
Essential Functions
- Utilizes observational skills to provide continuous visual monitoring, support and observation of assigned patients. Coordinates relief when leaving the patient’s room in order to maintain constant patient observation.
- Maintains visual patient observation at all times. Verbally redirects patient as needed to ensure patient safety. Summons nursing staff if the patient requires assistance with activity or ADLs.
- Provides patient with explanations as necessary. Escalates to clinical staff on unit when necessary.
- If patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others, escalates to clinical staff on the unit.
- Ensures patient’s primary language, if other than English, is assigned in system by nursing staff.
- Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues and ensures patient environmental safety. Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to charge nurse. Escalates any patient safety hazard identified in room to clinical staff unit.
- Participates in safe patient hand-off at break or change of shift.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
- High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent
- 1 year Preferred: of patient care experience
- Required: Basic Life Support
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively with patients.
- Ability to communicate with hospital staff and respond quickly to patient behavioral changes.
- Ability to perform duties requiring prolonged and or extensive sitting, standing, and walking.
- Ability to use discretion and courtesy when working with patients, visitors, and staff.
- Efficiency in multitasking, and ability to prioritize simultaneous situations.
- Some proficiency with computer skills.
Lifting
- Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
- Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
- Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
- Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
- Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
- Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
- Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
- Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
- Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
- Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
See how Peace Health is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.
Peace Health requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. Peace Health has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.
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