Safety Sitter- Float Nursing Position Available In [Unknown county], Georgia

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JR-48724

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what’s possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people’s lives. Work Shift

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Continuous Observation Notify RN/Charge RN/CCP of potential or recent changes in the patient’s behavioral risk factors, or mental status as observed Document patient status every 15 minutes on patients under observation for involuntary behavioral health patients and every hour for medical safety sitting Evaluate & secure environment for safety each shift Document interventions as needed Always Ensures direct visibility & observation of patient Telesitter Facility Liaison Tracks, delivers, maintains, and retrieves telesitter carts Troubleshoots any cart connectivity issues and places an IT ticket if necessary Performs safe room guideline checks upon initiation and upon every hand-off thereafter Performs environmental rounds to ensure safe room guidelines are being maintained Responds to remote telesitter escalation for face-to-face intervention Notifies Nurse and/or charge Nurse when face to face redirection is required Care Team Collaboration Supports initiatives of the interdisciplinary care team Practices 200% accountability for patient safety Patient Transport- proper verification of patient identification & notification of RN upon leaving or returning to room when not needed for patient observation EVS & Nutrition Services ? assist EVS & Food services when not needed for patient observation Patient Centered Care Supports an environment of healing or wellness for patients which includes addressing patient needs in partnership with the patient Engages the patient and family in compliance with the treatment plan Effectively contributes to the plan of care or treatment intervention based on assigned tasks and patient/family input in collaboration with the healthcare team with a focus on the care continuum Consistently implements safety interventions to minimize risk in achievement of intended outcomes Provides basic patient care needs (ex. Hygiene, nutrition, elimination, physical comfort measures) as assigned Assist RN and other members of health care team with care delivery as assigned Notifies nurse when physician/interdisciplinary care team members arrive in observed patient room Safe Space and Infection Control Provides a safe environment for the provision of patient care Consistent use of appropriate hand hygiene Keeps patient rooms and unit areas clean and free of clutter Follows appropriate PPE/Infection control policies Reinforces the importance of universal precautions with patient and patient’s family Utilizes proper body mechanics and lift equipment Performs environment of care rounds Communication Uses effective written and oral communication skills with patients, staff, physicians, family and visitors Uses safety communication techniques Communicates completion of assignment/duties to appropriate person Communicates patient care concerns/problems/emergencies to the RN Uses positive and respectful communication with all members of healthcare team, patients and families Communicates with patient and updates white boards with information as requested

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Minimum Education High school diploma Required or equivalent from an accredited program Must attend and successfully complete the Wellstar training and Initial Competency Assessment within the first 30 days of employment Preferred Minimum Experience Previous healthcare experience Required Minimum Skills Ability to read, write, and speak the English language Ability to hear and see alarms and digital readouts Strong customer service and interpersonal skills Ability to collaborate with other healthcare providers in the provision of patient care Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations is essential Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) Basic Life Support BLS – Instructor BLS – Provisional Preferred Licenses and Certifications Graduate from a CNA/CMA Program or completion of first semester nursing clinicals including nursing fundamentals Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.