On Call Patient Sitter - PRN
Company: The Staff Pad
Location: Helena
Posted on: May 29, 2025
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Job Description:
The Staff Pad has partnered with a client in Montana who has a
vision to be the gold standard for Healthcare. We are looking for
an On Call Patient Sitter. Patient Sitters assist in the provision
of a safe and clean environment for patients who are deemed at risk
for additional injury, due to physiologic, mental and/or behavioral
limitations, has made recent suicide attempt, or is expressing
suicidal ideations. A Patient Sitter is initiated by a physician
order and/or nursing judgment. - Under the supervision of an RN, a
Patient Sitter provides: -Continuous observation and surveillance
of assigned patients. -The first line of action to verbally re
direct the patient from engaging in risky behavior and summons
additional help as needed.The "On call sitter" position commits to
48 hours of call per 6 weeks. - On call blocks are scheduled in 4
hour increments with up to 40 hours of commitment per sitter per
week available per sitter position. - - - - - - - - - -
-Responsibilities:Obtains verbal report from the patient's nurse to
include information regarding:The patient's identified care needs
including ambulation limitations, diagnosis, visual, auditory, or
language barriers, course of action for redirection of patient as
needed -and any special consideration (NPO, bed alarms, etc.) -What
patient activity and behavior needs to be communicated to the
assigned nurseThe Patient Sitter should always maintain line of
sight with the patient. -No electronic devices (Phone, tablet, ear
buds) that distract the sitter from the observation duties can be
used by the sitter while observing the patient even if the patient
is asleep and/or sedated. -Paper reading material is allowed.St.
Peter Health computers are to be used for documentation in the
electronic health record and must be "locked" between documentation
events. -May transport patient for testing and procedures off the
unit but must accompany and remain within arm's length of patient
unless otherwise directed by the person performing the test or
procedure.Provides for patient comfort, safety, and satisfaction. -
Maintains patient environment in a safe and orderly manner.
-Completes a new Sitter Checklist at each handoff and documented in
the electronic medical record to ensure patient safety while care
is provided at St. Peter's Health. -Accurately and legibly records
data collected and notifies RN of any untoward events, i.e.
behavioral changes, violent behavior etc.Patient Sitters ensure all
patient belongings are secured in a location where the patient does
not have access i.e. locked locker or outside of the patient's
room. -The Patient Sitter needs to document every 15 minutes on the
Patient Observation Rounds sheet. -Functions cooperatively as a
team member. - Responds as directed by responsible nurse to
changing patient/unit needs. -If an emergency situation should
arise the Patient Sitter should stay with the patient and call for
help or use the patient call light. -Communicates in a professional
manner and demonstrates respect for patient, families/significant
other and other health care members.Offers support and feedback to
peers and staff. - Applies principles of caring and healing
interactions with patients, families, and colleagues. -Seeks and
supports opportunities for professional growth and
development.Offers consistent and visible support to team
members.Complies with all St. Peter's Health rules, regulations,
policies, and nursing standards.Strives to achieve excellence of
service.Verbalizes understanding and responsibilities during all
St. Peter's Health Emergency codes. - The assigned patient remains
the sitter's PRIMARY responsibility at all times. -Responsible for
honest behavior in all matters. - To the best of the employee's
knowledge and understanding, complies with all Federal and State
laws and regulations. -Maintains the privacy and security of all
confidential and protected health information. - Uses and discloses
only that information which is necessary to perform the function of
the job.Performs related duties as assigned which includes
transporting patients as needed; discharges, transfers, etc.
-Qualifications:
Keywords: The Staff Pad, Great Falls , On Call Patient Sitter - PRN, Other , Helena, Montana
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