Patient Sitter (MHO)

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.

VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.

SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Performs the duties of the Short Term Relief Sitter by:

• Maintain a safe environment with direct patient visualization at all times, including in the bathroom.
• Position self between patient and door where the patient can be visualized at all times.
• Never turn back to patient, never leave the patient unattended, accompany the patient to the bathroom.
• Communicate to the RN or physician any abnormal behavior or safety concerns.
• After educated/trained/demonstrating competency, assist with patient ambulation, vital signs, bathing, oral care, turning/repositioning, feeding, toileting, and obtaining/documentation of accurate intake/output.

Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department by:

• Assisting with other department activities.
• Completing other job-related duties and projects as assigned.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way:

• Leverage innovation everywhere.
• Cultivate human talent.
• Embrace performance improvement.
• Build greatness through accountability.
• Use information to improve and advance.
• Communicate clearly and continuously.

Education And Experience

• The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are acquired through the successful completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program or any healthcare program and previous patient care experience preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrates ability to understand, read, legibly print or write, correctly spell medical and non-medical terms and understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Demonstrates communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients, visitors and co-workers and to maintain positive working relationships.
• Requires the ability to perform basic patient care activities like assisting with patient repositioning, recording patient's food and liquid intake, reporting patient status changes to clinical team, etc.
• Requires proficiency in basic computer skills to complete the work assigned accurately and in a reasonable amount of time.
• Requires the ability to work independently, take initiative and be self-motivated.