Patient Sitter

Position Details

Department: PCH-MAIN | Staffing & Data Resource Ctr
Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst)
Location: Phoenix
Posting #: 772462
Employee Type: Regular

Position Summary

Posting Note: **Full-time Nights, 7pm-8:30am shift. This role will work various days of the week to include rotating weekends, must have flexible availability to work different days of week**

The Patient Sitter provides constant safety in the patient room at the bedside per policy and maintains constant visual observation of the patient. This position does not leave the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed by the RN.

Position Duties

  1. Obtains a verbal report from the patient’s nurse to include patient care needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory, or language barriers and any special considerations.
  2. Positions self in patient room at bedside per policy to maintain constant visual observation of the patient. Stays within arm’s reach as appropriate. Provides constant safety monitoring, may include while the patient is showering and toileting. Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed by the RN.
  3. Maintains an accurate record of patient activity, behaviors, and interventions. Notifies the RN of significant changes.
  4. Ensures a safe environment, (removing clutter, maintaining ligature resistant standards).
  5. Engages as appropriate the patient in diversional activities.
  6. Demonstrates behavior management strategies for de-escalating agitated patients.
  7. Follows universal precautions whenever giving any aspect of patient observation and surveillance.
  8. Maintains confidentiality.
  9. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

  • Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
  • Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
  • Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
  • Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
  • We place children and families at the center of all we do
  • We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
  • We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
  • We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
  • We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

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Position Qualifications

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.
Education
 Do you meet this requirement?
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
Required
Certifications / Licenses / Registries
 Do you meet this requirement?
1. Current Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card within 120 days of hire.
Required
2. Current Heart Savers CPR or obtain within 60 days of start date.
Required
Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
1. Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally
2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Occasionally
3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Frequently
4. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally
6. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Frequently
7. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Constantly
8. Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally
10. Physical Requirement - Talking - Frequently
11. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally
12. Physical Requirement - Walking - Frequently
13. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
14. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Occasionally
15. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Occasionally
16. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Occasionally
17. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
18. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
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