Patient Sitter – Float Pool – PRN Position Available In St. Louis, Missouri

Patient Sitter

• Float Pool
• PRN SSM Health
• 3.

5 St.

Louis, MO Job Details PRN Estimated:

$32.9K

• $36.

6K a year 4 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Qualifications CPR Certification BLS Certification High school diploma or GED Patient care Entry level Patient observation Under 1 year Full Job Description It’s more than a career, it’s a calling MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201

Grand Worker Type:

PRN Job Highlights:

This is a PRN position to fill-in for vacations, leaves of absences, etc. No guaranteed hours or benefits.

Job Summary:

Patient Assistant is responsible for the direct, continuous observation of patients requiring same. She/he intervenes as necessary to prevent physical harm to patients who might be at high risk to injure themselves or others due to confusion, delirium, self-destructive behavior, or a high likelihood of falling. Patient Assistant works with others in the healthcare team to assure prompt intervention to maintain patient safety.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCES CRITERIA

Essential Functions:

The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria: Position Accountabilities 1)

General Patient Care:

Carries out patient plan of care, providing for patient safety and patient’s needs as directed by the

Registered Nurse Criteria:

A) Provides consistent, direct observation of assigned patient(s). B) Remains with patient always including when patient leaves room/unit for procedures, testing. C) Intervenes when needed to prevent patient from harming self or others, calling for assistance immediately when necessary. D) Assures a safe environment, notifying Registered Nurse of concerns or need for change. E) Assists patient with basic activities of daily living, i.e. hygiene, oral care, oral intake (unless directed to do otherwise). F) Provides for mobility i.e. ambulating, up to chair, range of motion and turning. G) Assists others with patient’s care. H) Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. 2)

Communication:

Receives and reports information pertinent to the safety of the patient

Criteria:

A) Obtains hand off report on the patient from the assigned nurse at the beginning of the shift. B) Understands the specific behaviors to be observed for. C) Reports significant patient behaviors on a timely basis, and summaries in a verbal shift report to on

• coming patient assistant and nurse.

Job Specifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION

High school graduate or GED equivalent and at least 18 years of age.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

Previous direct patient care preferred but not required.

REQUIRED COURSE

Current CPR Certificate

WORKING CONDITIONS

Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness). Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Subject to irregular hours. Pressure due to multiple competing demands.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking. Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients. Lifts supplies/equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, lifting, pushing, pulling 100+ pounds. Employee___________________________________________Date____________ Supervisor__________________________________________Date_____________ Department Director __________________________________Date_____________ Administration________________________________________Date_____________ The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of the medical center.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location:

Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP)

• American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee Department:

8452000037

Nursing Float Pool Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave :

we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options:

our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage :

we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.