4 Sitter (PRN) Jobs in Charles, LA
Lake Charles Memorial Health System is Hiring a Sitter (PRN) Near Charles, LA
- Under the supervision of a RN, provides close observation of patients. Assists in the provision of a safe and clean environment. Communicates with nursing staff regarding any changes to patient's activity or behavior.
- Obtains verbal report from the patient's nurse to include information regarding the patient's identified needs such as diagnosis, visual, auditory or language barriers.
- Positions self in patient room at bedside to maintain constant visual observation of the patient.
- Does not leave the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed by the nurse.
- Provides for patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
- Offers support and feedback to peers and staff. Applies principles of caring and healing in interactions with patients, families and other health care members.
- May not transfer patient for testing and procedures off the unit but must accompany and remain within arm's length of patient unless otherwise directed by the person performing the test or procedure.
- Observes the patient's activity and behavior and communicates on a regular basis to the nurse. Receives direction from the nurse regarding what to report, to whom and how.
- Accurately and legibly records data collected and notifies nurse of any changes.
- Verbalizes understanding and responsibilities during emergency codes and situations.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience as a sitter, nursing assistant or medical assistant preferred.
- Basic computer skills.
- Current CPR certification.
- Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide a safe environment based on the age of the patients served. Ability to recognize changes in patient behavior and report that to the nurse.
- Work involves a variety of physical activities including sitting, standing and walking.
- Bending stooping and lifting are minimal.
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
- Must have normal hearing or utilize adaptive hearing devices.
- Ability to assist with transfer and positioning of patients.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Summary
Full Time
Hospital
$28k-35k (estimate)
08/04/2023
07/06/2024
lcmh.com
LAKE CHARLES, LA
500 - 1,000
1952
DAVID DREZ JR
$50M - $200M
Hospital
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About Lake Charles Memorial Health System
Lake Charles Memorial Health System is the region's largest not-for-profit, community healthcare system, serving the healthcare needs of Southwest Louisiana. Memorial Health System is locally-owned and operated by a Board of Trustees from the community it serves. The hospital is a shareholder of Voluntary Hospitals of America (VHA), and is fully licensed by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. CEO Larry Graham joined Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in 2006, bringing more than 30 years of experience in healthcare administration. The only full-service healthcare syst...em in Lake Charles, Memorial was established in 1952. Today, our health system includes 314 licensed beds on our Oak Park acute care campus, 54 beds at our Women's campus, 44 beds at our behavioral health campus and our outpatient clinic serving uninsured and under insured at the Moss Memorial Health Clinic, and over 100 employed physicians and specialists that are a part of the Memorial Medical Group. As the healthcare market leader in the Lake Charles region, our success can be attributed to a dedicated team of over 2,500 employees and 300 staff physicians representing more than 60 specialties and subspecialties, as well as the largest emergency services department and the only trauma center in southwest Louisiana. Memorial has the area's only teaching facility for physicians through the Memorial/LSUHSC Family Medicine Residency Program, and serves as a clinical training site for nursing, medical technology and radiologic technology students through various universities, including McNeese State University.
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