Sitter Nights (Full time)
Sitter Nights (Full time)
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Description
Nights 11p-7:15a
Required: High School Diploma/GED
Summary:
To assist in providing a safe environment to assigned patients whose physical neurological or psychiatric condition puts them at risk for harm to self/other by maintaining visual contact at all times often remaining within arms length of patient.
Responsibilities:
within visual contact of patient at all times. Remains within arms length of patients as needed and does
not leave the patient unattended.
for the patients safety and comfort needs according to the RNs direction such as feeding toileting
ambulating and cognitive stimulation alone or in combination with unit staff according to patient abilities.
a calm and pleasant atmosphere for the patient. Reassures the patient they are safe. Re-orients
patient to time place and situation as needed.
the Safety APRN Education staff and the Unit staff when in doubt about as to how to best meet the
needs of the patient.
closely tracks on paper and reports to the RN the patients nutritional intake behaviors sleep and
requests. Communicates to the attending RN immediately any changes in patients cognitive emotional or
physical status.
patient to all diagnostic tests.
patient confidentiality.
over stimulation for the patients providing for patients need for quiet rest and sleep.
all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
other duties as assigned.
Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
Other Information:
Requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma.
Minimum of zero to six monthsjob-related experience.
Currently working towards a certificate/degree in a healthcare curriculum. Possess listening and comprehensionskills. Ability to work with young elderly sick and handicapped people.
Working Conditions:
Manual: Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Company: Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit: 379
Department: Nursing Float Pool
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $16.50 - $24.18 Hourly
Employment Type
Full-Time
