Patient Sitter - Intensive Care Unit - PT Nights (49393)

Job Summary: Remains with the patient at all times, monitors activities and provides a safe environment. Performs various housekeeping and cleaning duties to maintain a clean environment. Performance expectations are defined in the competency evaluation.

Service and Quality Standards:

• Service

Is Customer focused

Anticipates customer needs

Adheres to customer service standards

Is Competent, caring and compassionate

Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect

Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior

to customers and coworkers

• People

Is conversation conscious

Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information

Is positive in interactions with others

Is courteous and respectful

Promotes a harassment free environment

Inspires the trust of others

Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of Excellence, Code of Conduct and identifies any conflicts of interest.

• Quality

Is excellent in patient care and service

Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation

Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback

Is safety conscious

Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives

Is involved with improvement efforts

Supports performance improvement

Seeks ways to improve systems and services

Shows commitment to improvement efforts

Meets mandatory educational requirements

• Growth

Is a loyal ambassador

Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision

Is active and involved

Supports hospital initiatives

Champions innovation and supports change

Is a positive role model

Fosters team cooperation

• Finance

Is a good steward of hospital resources

Develops/uses efficient work methods

Is cost effective

Conserves organizational resources

Job Responsibilities:

• Remain with the patient and oversee all activity at all times.

• Read, talk with, keep patient calm and in bed or chair.

• Assures the safety and comfort of the patient

• Informs the nurse of sudden changes in the patient condition

• Notifies nurse at the station when reporting on and off duty

• Discusses coverage for meals/breaks with the nurse

• Sitter will not feed, walk, lift or reposition patients

• Treats patient and their belongings with dignity and respect

• Maintains confidentiality.

• Maintains a neat environment

• Maintains a safe environment

• Supports patient's rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical, and religious diversity.

• Adheres to standard precautions and infection control standards.

Qualifications

Education Requirements and Other Requirements:

Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience Requirements: Prior medical or educational experience preferred, but not mandatory.

Working Conditions:

Exposure Category III: Category I talks (tasks that involve exposure to body fluids, or tissue) are not a condition of employment. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues (although situations can be imagined or hypothesized under which anyone, anywhere, might encounter potential exposure to body fluids). Persons who perform these duties are not called upon as part of the employment to perform or assist in emergency medical care or first aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way.

Physical Activity:

NA 0-25% 26-75% 76-100%

Lift/Carry X

Push/Pull X

Reach Overhead X

Climb X

Squat/Bend/Kneel X

Sit X

Stand X

Walk/Move About X

The most significant duties have been included in this description. Other duties may be assigned and the hospital has the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect assigned duties.