What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Sitter Float Pool Southern Colorado position at Penrose Hospital?
Welcome to CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region:
CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.
Overview:
Enterprise Pool 2:
Shift: All
The position accepts applications on an ongoing basis and does not have a posting close date.
CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life Colorado TM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve.
CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.
You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.
Performs direct observation of the patient to maintain safety. Utilizes specialized training, de-escalation techniques and other interventions as applicable to create a therapeutic and calming environment for patients. Communicates patient mental and/or physical status changes to the primary Registered Nurse and/or Nurse Leader. Assumes personal accountability for organizational mission and core values.
What is Enterprise Pool?
We have reimagined our contingent staffing plan with a new Enterprise Resource Pool that offers many options for flexibility, variety, and career growth, while supporting our collective mission to deliver outstanding whole-person care to our flourishing communities. The CommonSpirit Mountain Region Enterprise Resource Pool consists of both clinical and allied roles that flex or float throughout the CommonSpirit Mountain Region system. Associates within the Enterprise Pool will have the opportunity to float to multiple units within one facility, a geographic group of facilities, or to all of our facilities. This pool will provide additional resources to support and supplement the workload and staffing needs across the system.
Enterprise Pool 2:
- Base rate $3.00/Hr. Pool Differential Eligible for evening, night, and weekend differentials.
- Assigned to one of four zones. Zone is determined based on your home location. Must be able to travel to the 4 hospitals assigned within that zone.
Unit Type/Specialty Areas:
- Critical Care
- Surgical Services
- Medical Surgical
- Procedural
- Women’s Services
- ED
- Behavioral Health
Benefits:
- PRN: 15% PRN Differential - Not eligible for benefits
- Full Time/Part Time: Benefits eligible based on FTE eligibility
In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
- Required Experience:
- 6 months of hospital or patient care experience, required
- Knowledge of medical terminology, preferred
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Knowledge of therapeutic interventions. Ability to observe changes in patient behavior, deescalate aggressive or agitated behavior, and anticipate need for further intervention.
- De-escalation training, preferred. De-escalation required if sitting for at risk for harm to self or others within 30 days of hire or transfer
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Basic computer skills
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Required Education:
- High School diploma or GED required.
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Required Licensure/Certifications:
- BLS from The American Heart Association, preferred
Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
Your Connected Community:
When people and places align, incredible things happen. Just like the 21,000 amazing associates who work here, every community within CommonSpirit Mountain Region connected ecosystem has its own unique history, story and personality.
Our Total Reward Offerings:
At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Our total rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs. Designed with your well-being in mind, we offer:
- Several Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance options.
- Spending Accounts including a Dependent Care FSA that may be eligible for an employer contribution!
- 401K with a generous match.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Student Loan Forgiveness, and so much more!
View more on our benefits HERE.
Pay Range:
$18.00 / hour
Shift: All
Salary : $3 - $18
