Patient Sitter Job at PeaceHealth, Ketchikan, AK

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  • PeaceHealth
  • Ketchikan, AK

Job Description

**Description** PeaceHealth is seeking aPatient Sitter - Medical for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Variable position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $18.08 - $27.12. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc. Be part of a cohesive team and provide continuous visual monitoring of patient(s) while also verbally redirecting them from engaging in at-risk behaviors. PeaceHealth has been serving the communities of Southeast Alaska since 1923 with Ketchikan Medical Center, a 25-bed critical-access hospital offering comprehensive trauma care, outpatient and home health services, and a 29-bed long-term care facility. Primary and specialty medical care is provided by PeaceHealth Medical Group-Ketchikan and Prince of Wales Island. Our Trauma IV emergency department operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, staffed by physicians who are independent contractors employed by National Emergency Services (NES). Discover PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center and the friendly, family-orientated community in scenic Southeast Alaska: Details of the position + Utilizes observational skills to provide continuous visual monitoring, support and observation of assigned patients. Coordinates relief when leaving the patient's room in order to maintain constant patient observation. + Maintains visual patient observation at all times. Verbally redirects patient as needed to ensure patient safety. Summons nursing staff if the patient requires assistance with activity or ADLs. + Provides patient with explanations as necessary. Escalates to clinical staff on unit when necessary. + If patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others, escalates to clinical staff on the unit. + Ensures patient's primary language, if other than English, is assigned in system by nursing staff. + Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues and ensures patient environmental safety. Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to charge nurse. Escalates any patient safety hazard identified in room to clinical staff unit. + Participates in safe patient hand-off at break or change of shift. What you bring + High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent. + 1 year Preferred: of patient care experience. + Required : Basic Life Support. Working conditions Lifting + Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH). + Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures. + Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts). + Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally. + Ability to move around area with frequent sitting. + Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently. + Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently. Environmental Conditions + Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles. + Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment. Mental/Visual + Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted). + Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. For a full position description or for questions, please contact Vicki Greenwald: [email protected] PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program. See how PeaceHealth is committed toInclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility ( . For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws. REQNUMBER: 100819

Job Tags

For contractors, Work experience placement, Relief, Local area, Shift work,

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