Patient Sitter

About the role

Community Medical Center is a 151-bed hospital located in Missoula, MT, part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier.

Qualifications and requirements

• A High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Montana CNA certification with current listing on the Montana Board of Nursing Nurse Aide Registry
• Current American Heart Association BLS certificate or obtained within 90 days after hire date
• Calm, confident manner and able to remain calm during moments of escalation or high stress
• Maintain composure with distressed or combative patient(s)
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient observation and input in planning care through communication with the RN and other patient care team members
• Maintains competency and possesses the skills to provide a safe environment to those medical patients requiring close supervision because of behavioral health issues
• Completes duties as assigned and performs duties under the direct supervision of the RN
• Reports to: Director of Emergency Department
• Observes the patient and maintains a safe environment; must always have continuous and unobstructed view of the patient
• Maintains the standard of care for assigned patients through communication with the care team
• May not adjust or remove restraints
• Notifies the nurse immediately if the patient complains of discomfort
• Accompanies the patient for any test or procedures off the unit
• Accompanies surgical patients to the Holding Area
• Remains within arm's length of the patient until relieved by the RN
• Avoids assisting the patient with pulling out lines/tubes, getting out of bed, or ambulation unless specifically approved by the RN
• May assist with reading to the patient, playing games, turning on the television, and engaging in general conversation
• Assists with obtaining fluids, consuming meals, wiping the patient's face, etc.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff
• Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean, and orderly

Benefits

In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Shift differential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program, including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities