Patient Safety Attendant (Sitter) - Nursing Services Admin Support - Nights 11p-7a
About the position Responsibilities • Provide constant observation of patients to ensure safety. • Notify nursing personnel of changes in patient behavior or status. • Intervene as needed to maintain patient safety and prevent elopement. • Communicate effectively with co-workers, patients, families, and visitors. • Assist with the plan of care as delegated by the staff nurse. • Maintain a clean and safe environment in the patient care area. • Adapt communication and behavior to meet the specific needs of the patient population. • Perform other non-clinical duties as assigned when not on a specific patient safety attendant assignment. Requirements • High school diploma or GED required. • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required. • Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) Training to be obtained prior to independent patient care. • Current certification as a Nursing Assistant required for those in Skilled Nursing Facilities/Units. • Good communication skills, especially with psychiatric and mentally ill patients. • Ability to monitor and respond to patient-related changes in condition. • Strong interpersonal skills and computer skills for data entry. Nice-to-haves • Prior experience in a psychiatric environment. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job