What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Sitter/Per Diem/Nights/12 Hours position at KPC Health?
POSITION SUMMARY
DEFINITION
Under general direction of Clinical Nurse Manager, and/or the RN remains in constant attendance with the patient. Provides comfort and assists with a safe, clean environment.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
The incumbent performs a range of tasks and works under direction within a framework of established procedures. Work is normally reviewed only on completion and for overall results
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education/ Experience
Some job-related training or previous experience in acute care setting preferred.
License or Certificate:
Current BLS certificate (AHA)
KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Medical terminology
Hospital established policies quality assurance program, patient safety, environmental and infection control policies and procedures.
Common medical equipment and instruments used in a hospital setting.
Ability to:
Manage emergency or crisis situations; requires judgment/action which could result in undesirable patient outcome.
Follow policy and procedures of setting assigned.
Understand and follow verbal and written directions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
Work effectively under stress and in emergency situations
Keep simple records.
AGE SPCIFIC COMPETENCIES
Maintains, demonstrates and is assessed on the knowledge and skills necessary to provide for physical, psychosocial and cultural needs appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.
Patient Sitter/Per Diem/Nights/12 Hours
