On Call Patient Sitter - PRN
Company: The Staff Pad
Location: Helena
Posted on: May 7, 2025
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.
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- 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 nurse
- The 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.
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- 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:
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred. -
- CNA/EMS certificate preferred. -
- Mental Health experience preferred. -
- BLS and Secure Training are all required prior to sitting with
a patient. -PandoLogic. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Hospital
Sitter, Location:Helena, MT-59604
Keywords: The Staff Pad, Great Falls , On Call Patient Sitter - PRN, Other , Helena, Montana
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