Patient Safety Attendant | Part-Time 16 hours | Concord Hospital - Laconia

Summary

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Patient Sitter is responsible for providing 1:1 monitoring with continuous visual observation (either in-person or on a video monitor) for adult or pediatric behavioral health patients or patients at risk for suicide.

The role will focus on observing for changes in the patient's condition and notifying nursing staff when necessary.

The Patient Sitter will be able to demonstrate

• Good communication, listening and observation skills.
• Ability to respond swiftly.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Professional Appearance.
• Calm, confident manner.
• Available to work shifts including day, nights, weekends and holidays

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).

• Certification, Registration & Licensure
• None
• Experience

Demonstrates ability to perform as a team member and effective communicator.

Must be 18 Years of age or older

Responsibilities

• Communicates with patients and significant others in a respectful manner.
• Orients patient and/or significant other(s) to situation and surroundings.
• Documents care provided and reports to the RN observations of patient’s physical, social and mental status.
• Maintains appropriate boundaries with patients.
• Ensures continuous supervision of patients at all times. The usage of cell phones, laptops, books, etc. is strictly prohibited.
• Alerts nursing staff when patients need help with activities of daily living.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Adheres to relevant policies, procedures and standards.
• Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned.

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• The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is LIGHT. The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull less than 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do fine motor, do repetitive motion, hear, sit, and speak. The employee is frequently required to bend, and reach. The employee is occasionally required to kneel, squat, stand, and walk.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision.
• The employee is frequently exposed to airborne pathogens.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.