General Medical 5AB Sitter, PT Days

Company: BAPTIST CAMPUS
Location: Amarillo
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Overview BSA Health System is an extensive hospital system providing clinical excellence to the Texas Panhandle and the tri-state area. BSA is acclaimed for its superior quality and customer service. General Medical 5A/B unit is a 45-bed unit consisting of general medical patients with a mix of Cardio IMCU and Med-Surg overflow. The unit is supported by a team consisting of the Unit Secretary, Patient Care Technicians, Transporters, Nutrition Ambassadors, RN's, LVN's, RN Shift Supervisor, a Clinical Educator, a Manager and the Director working as a cohesive team to ensure excellent patient care. Responsibilities The Sitter/Observer is responsible for non-clinical care of adult patients as assigned to them by the Charge Nurse. Sitter/Observer responsibilities will include continuous observation of the patient, the Sitter/Observer is required to remain alert and in the room with the patient at all times, the Sitter/Observer will notify nursing staff if the patient requests or requires assistance outside of the sitter/observer s responsibilities, the Sitter/Observer will notify the nursing staff to be relieved for breaks. The Sitter/Observer does not provide direct patient care. Qualifications Licenses and Certifications: BLS or Basic Heart Saver from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Minimum of 18-years of age Able to recognize important patient request and/or observations and communicate it to the appropriate team member Requires individuals that are able to be alert the entire shift Required fluency in the English language to function in the job environment appropriately Good organizational and follow-though skills Requires a mature, professional and positive individual with compassionate customer service skills; must be committed to patient and family satisfaction

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