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Patient Safety Monitor - Virtual Nursing and Patient Safety - Less than PT - Night
Patient Safety Monitor - Virtual Nursing and Patient Safety - Less than PT - NightStormont Vail Health • Topeka, KS, US
Patient Safety Monitor - Virtual Nursing and Patient Safety - Less than PT - Night

Patient Safety Monitor - Virtual Nursing and Patient Safety - Less than PT - Night

Stormont Vail Health • Topeka, KS, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Patient Sitter

Member of the care delivery team will function under the direction of and be assistive to the bedside nursing team to provide delegated direct patient care intervention. Responsible to provide a safe environment for his / her assigned patients; to complete the assigned work; to monitor the patient for changes in condition and to report those changes to the RN / LPN. Responsible for documentation of ongoing monitoring of patients at required intervals per orders and nursing direction. This position is an important member of the patient care team who uses acquired, clerical skills to assist in maintaining efficient workflow to ensure safe, quality care with a patient centered approach focusing on continuity of patient care and satisfaction. Making independent clinical decisions is outside of the scope for this position.

Education Qualifications :

  • Must successfully complete Safety Monitor / Patient Sitter competency checklist within 90 days of hire.

Experience Qualifications :

  • 1 year Customer service experience. Required.
  • Direct patient care experience. Preferred.

    • Skills and Abilities :

  • Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to rights of patient / significant other, as identified within the institution.
  • Formulates positive working relationships with all health care customers.
  • Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.

    • Licenses and Certifications :

  • Basic Life Support - BLS / RQI Required within 90 days of hire.

    • What You Will Do :

  • Implements identified plan through coordination of care with interdisciplinary care team to employ strategies to promote health and wellness.
  • Collaborative with interdisciplinary care team encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes.
  • Obtains verbal report from patients nurse to include information regarding identified care needs, diagnosis, communication barriers, and special considerations.
  • Communicate pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting in a timely manner. Accurately and legibly records data collected and notifies nurse of any condition and / or behavior changes.
  • Provides patient comfort, safety and satisfaction. Assist in ambulation (walking to / from bathroom, hallways, positions to include turning and up to the chair, eating, hygiene and other ADLs as directed by the primary nurse.
  • Promote infection prevention through use of standard precautions, hand hygiene and cleanliness of the patient rooms / department.
  • Delivers care guided by Jean Watsons Theory of Human Caring illustrated by creating caring relationships, taking time to have uninterrupted moments with patients and displaying unconditional acceptance and respect.
  • Positions self in patient room continuously observing patients behavior and activity Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed by the nurse.
  • Assists with lifting and movement of patients to chairs, gurneys, beds, etc, as directed by the nurse.
  • Promotes a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and supports the effectiveness of professional relationships and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice.
  • Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs.
  • Commits to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.
  • Demonstrates willingness to participate in process of evolution the scope of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model.
  • Utilizes appropriate resources to provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible, and used judiciously.

    • Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health.

    Performs other duties as assigned.

    Position is Patient Facing.

    Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.

    Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.

    Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.

    Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.

    Abide by Stormont Vails Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

    On-Site; No Remote.

    No Supervisory Responsibility.

    No Budget Responsibility.

    Balancing : Occasionally 1-3 Hours.

    Carrying : Occasionally 1-3 Hours.

    Climbing (Stairs) : Occasionally 1-3 Hours.

    Crawling : Occasionally 1-3 Hours.

    Crouching : Occasionally 1-3 Hours.

    Eye / Hand / Foot Coordination : Occasionally 1-3 Hours.

    Feeling : Occasionally 1-3 Hours.

    Grasping (Fine Motor) : Occasionally 1-3 Hours.

    Grasping (Gross Hand) : Occasionally 1-3 Hours.

    Handling : Occasionally 1-3 Hours.

    Hearing : Occasionally 1-3 Hours.

    Kneeling : Occasionally 1-3 Hours.

    Lifting : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs.

    Pulling : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs.

    Pushing : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs.

    Reaching (Forward) : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs.

    Reaching (Overhead) : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs.

    Repetitive Motions : Occasionally 1-3 Hours.

    Sitting : Frequently 3-5 Hours.

    Standing : Frequently 3-5 Hours.

    Stooping : Frequently 3-5 Hours.

    Talking : Frequently 3-5 Hours.

    Walking : Frequently 3-5 Hours.

    Burn : Rarely less than 1 hour.

    Chemical : Rarely less than 1 hour.

    Combative Patients : Occasionally 1-3 Hours.

    Dusts : Rarely less than 1 hour.

    Electrical : Rarely less than 1 hour.

    Explosive : Rarely less than 1 hour.

    Extreme Temperatures : Rarely less than 1 hour.

    Infectious Diseases : Occasionally 1-3 Hours.

    Mechanical : Rarely less than 1 hour.

    Needle Stick : Occasionally 1-3 Hours.

    Noise / Sounds : Occasionally 1-3 Hours.

    Other Atmospheric Conditions : Rarely less than 1 hour.

    Poor Ventilation, Fumes and / or Gases : Rarely less than 1 hour.

    Radiant Energy : Rarely less than 1 hour.

    Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids : Occasionally 1-3 Hours.

    Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs : Rarely less than 1 hour.

    Hazards (other) : Rarely less than 1 hour.

    Vibration : Rarely less than 1 hour.

    Wet and / or Humid : Rarely less than 1 hour.

    Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications : race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

    Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.

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