What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Safety Associate/Patient Sitter position at McLaren Lapeer Region?
About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Patient Safety Associate/Patient Sitter
Michigan, Lapeer
NEW
Service/Support
McLaren Lapeer Region
25000323
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of an RN, provides close, continuous observation of patients who may be at risk for adverse events such as falls, self-injury or harm to others. Assists in the provision of a safe and clean environment. Provides assistance with activities of daily living, unless the patient needs are such that adverse health consequences are predictable.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Obtains verbal report from the patient’s nurse to include information regarding the patient’s identified care needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory, or language barriers, as well as any special consideration (NPO, bed alarms, etc.).
- Positions self in patient room at bedside to maintain constant visual observation of the patient. Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed by the nurse.
- Obtains instruction from nurse regarding ambulation limitations and course of action for redirection of patient if needed.
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred:
- Completion of a nursing assistant program.
- One year related experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Additional Information
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 25000323
- Daily Work Times: Days
- Hours Per Pay Period: 72
- On Call: No
- Weekends: Yes
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
