Patient Safety Sitter Internal Float Pool

7pm - 7:30am/ PRN/ 36 Hours

Wereseeking aPatient Safety Sitter for Emory Decatur Hospital responsible for being a capable technician who cares about the quality of their work an ensuring the safety for all patients.

This individual will:

• Is assigned to a patient in the hospital setting to maintain a safe environment. Observes and reports any changes in the patients condition to the nurse accountable for the patients nursing care.
• Communicates with patient/family members and all members of the health team to relay appropriate information as part of patient care.
• As part of a patient focused service promotes a supportive and healing environment so that customer and staff satisfaction are enhanced.
• Under the supervision of the patients nurse may assist with transportation of the patient throughout the hospital ambulation of the patient bedpan/bathroom functions bathing bed making feeding providing oral fluids to patient and positions for comfort.
• Ensures the neatness and cleanliness of patients room. Supports cost efficient/effective patient care. Complies with Universal Precaution guidelines and all other infection control procedures and safety standards to maintain and promote a clean and healthy work environment.
• May discard disposable supplies assist with bedrails wheelchairs walkers canes and bedpans under the supervision of the patients nurse. Performs related responsibilities as required.
  
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• One year healthcare experience or one semester of clinical experience preferred.
• American Heart Associate BLS certification required.
• Completion of department orientation and training within 90 days of hire.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC) part of Emory University (EUV) is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet designated the Emory Clinic and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network established in 2011 is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia with more than 3450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Is assigned to a patient in the hospital setting to maintain a safe environment. Observes and reports any changes in the patients condition to the nurse accountable for the patients nursing care. Communicates with patient/family members and all members of the health team to relay appropriate information as part of patient care. As part of a patient focused service promotes a supportive and healing environment so that customer and staff satisfaction are enhanced. Under the supervision of the patients nurse may assist with transportation of the patient throughout the hospital ambulation of the patient bedpan/bathroom functions bathing bed making feeding providing oral fluids to patient and positions for comfort. Ensures the neatness and cleanliness of patients room. Supports cost efficient/effective patient care. Complies with Universal Precaution guidelines and all other infection control procedures and safety standards to maintain and promote a clean and healthy work environment. May discard disposable supplies assist with bedrails wheelchairs walkers canes and bedpans under the supervision of the patients nurse. Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One year healthcare experience or one semester of clinical experience preferred. American Heart Associate BLS certification required. Completion of department orientation and training within 90 days of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking Occasional sitting Close eye work (computers typing reading writing) Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock Floor Surfaces Hot/Cold Temperatures Indoor/Outdoor conditions Latex Lighting Patient care/handling injuries Radiation Shift work Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment including respirators environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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