What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Monitor position at Genesis Healthcare System?
Position Details
Work Shift :
Night Shift (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
Department :
Clinical Support Services
Overview of Position :
Sits with the patient and maintains safety under the supervision of a licensed healthcare worker. Adheres to standard precautions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Sits with and observes assigned patients to ensure needs are met.
2. Recognizes and reports information to a licensed healthcare worker.
3. Reports any potentially dangerous behavior to unit staff immediately.
4. Communicates / utilizes good customer service skills when interacting with families.
5. Does not leave assigned patient unattended.
6. Maintains patient’s privacy at all times.
7. Understands role and may assist staff with some direct patient care.
8. Other tasks as directed by charge nurse
9. Tasking as assigned by charge nurse
- Remove trash and linen from patient rooms
- Stock Isolation gowns and linens in server drawers
- Help patients order meals
- Pass out newspapers
- Pass water
- Stock the drink stations and help keep coffee machines clean and emptied
- Clean and disinfect respirators
- Strip beds, take dirty equipment to dirty utility room
- Help transport when they are behind taking patients to the discharge lobby
- Answer call light – vocera staff
- Answer phones
- Tear down discharge charts
- Put together new charts
- Clean dirty utility rooms by taking trash and linens to shoots
10. Demonstrates a high degree of flexibility by floating to all areas according to tier level.
11. Assigned hours are badged to appropriate nursing cost center.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. High School diploma or equivalency required.
2. Current CPR certification.
3. Must have excellent communication skills.
4. Ability to read, write, explain or describe information to hospital staff.
5. Attention to detail, able to observe and report findings.
6. Ability to provide for patients’ safety and communicate with family members in a warm and friendly manner.
PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values
2. Patient Centered Care (patients / families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal / external customers)
3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety
WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met 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.
1. Must have ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
2. Must be able to lift 5 pounds to waist level.
3. Ability to read handwritten and printed material.
This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent.
Benefits include :
