Patient Companion-Peds ED-2

Medical University Of South Carolina

Job Location:

Charleston, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

The Patient Sitter reports to the Staffing Office and Hospital Supervisors to obtain unit assignments. Under general supervision of the Registered Nurse the Patient Sitter monitors the patient closely at all times and never leaves the patient alone to ensure patient safety. This role assists patients with activities of daily living and performs other general patient care duties as directed by the Registered Nurse. The Patient Sitter notifies the Registered Nurse immediately of any patient concerns. When not functioning as a Patient Sitter this role provides support for the nurses station as assigned.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000517 CHS - Meduflex Team (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-17

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

As a Patient Sitter you will play a vital role in protecting patients at risk for falls injury or self-harm. You will closely monitor their physical and emotional well-being and communicate concerns in real time to the care team to respond quickly.

Additional Job Description

Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 0-6monthsState licensure and/or professional certification requirement/s dependent on position.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!

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Job Description SummaryThe Patient Sitter reports to the Staffing Office and Hospital Supervisors to obtain unit assignments. Under general supervision of the Registered Nurse the Patient Sitter monitors the patient closely at all times and never leaves the patient alone to ensure patient safety. Th...