Observational Patient Sitter - Mercy Hospital, South St Louis

Towne Park Observational Sitter

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The Observational Sitter is a non-clinical role that will provide bed-side observation and assistance while monitoring all activity of a specific patient in a hospital or medical center. The Sitter is responsible for sitting with and observing an assigned patient. No nursing or medical care is provided by the Observational Sitter. The Observational Sitter works with the nursing staff and provides physical or other activity reports regarding the patient. The Sitter can assist with simple tasks such as reading to the patient, answering the phone, and getting water. Duties will be performed under the direction of the nurse in charge of the patient. The Sitter is responsible for contacting the nurse if the patient requires anything additional and will not provide medical assistance.

Job Details :

Observational Patient Sitter - Mercy Hospital, South St Louis

Starting pay $16.00

No experience needed

2nd shift, rotating weekends

Compensation : Towne Park is committed to offering competitive, fair, and commensurate compensation. Actual compensation will be based on a candidate's job-related skills, experience, education or training, and location. The hourly base pay range for this position is $16.00 per hour.

Work Schedule : The work schedule for this position is 2 : 30pm to 11pm / 2nd shift, with rotating weekends.

Benefits : Employees are eligible to enroll in accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and telemedicine benefits. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k retirement savings plan.

Eligibility requirements depend on your job classification, length of employment and number of hours worked. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

Seasonal and temporary roles are not eligible for benefits outlined above.

Job Summary :

The Observational Sitter is a non-clinical role that will provide bed-side observation and assistance while monitoring all activity of a specific patient in a hospital or medical center. The Sitter is responsible for sitting with and observing an assigned patient. No nursing or medical care is provided by the Observational Sitter. The Observational Sitter works with the nursing staff and provides physical or other activity reports regarding the patient. The Sitter can assist with simple tasks such as reading to the patient, answering the phone, and getting water. Duties will be performed under the direction of the nurse in charge of the patient. The Sitter is responsible for contacting the nurse if the patient requires anything additional and will not provide medical assistance.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Maintains pleasant, friendly, and professional demeanor with all Guest / Patients, co-workers, and clients.
• Remains at bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
• Verbally calms and / or reorients the patient in cases of agitation or confusion.
• Removes visible hazards and / or broken equipment from immediate environment and reports to Guest Service Captain or Account Manager as appropriate.
• Assists with keeping patient's room clean, safe and orderly.
• Acknowledges and greets Guest / Patients with a professional and friendly demeanor.
• Answers the telephone promptly and politely; within client / Towne Health standards.
• Demonstrates a willingness and ability to assist others.
• Responds to emergencies by immediately alerting nursing staff.
• Practices proper client and / or Towne Health phone etiquette.
• Assists patient's visitors with directions, information, and other general inquiries, as appropriate.
• Ensures that patient and business confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• Delivers messages, items and / or amenities as requested.
• Attends to the various non-clinical needs of the patient. May perform the basic functions in patient's room such as providing water, and alerting the nursing staff immediately if a medical emergency or irregular behavior is identified.

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