Patient Observer, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Support Staff Unit, Full Time, Night - Miami, United States - Jackson Health

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    Description

    Department: JHS Support Staff

    Address: 1611 NW 12 Ave, Miami, FL 33136

    Shift Details: Full-Time, Night Shift 7pm-7am, Rotating weekends

    Summary

    Sitter performs elementary patient attending work in the care and observation of patients. Employees in this classification provide basic hygienic, dietary and minimal nursing care duties not requiring the knowledge and skill of licensed nursing staff. This is Level 1 job in the nursing support career ladder.

    Responsibilities

    • Helps patients with basic grooming and dressing needs.
    • Attends to basic housekeeping duties which the patient cannot get to.
    • Keeps the patient company, keeping an eye out for any changes in the patient's physical, emotional or mental condition.
    • Communicates the status of the patient, including any changes, periodically, to a supervisor, case manager or nurse.
    • Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
    • Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
    • Follows and performs all related unit specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific competency check-list.
    • Utilizes job and unit specific equipment as required.
    • Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

    Experience

    • Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

    Education

    • High School diploma is strongly preferred.

    Credentials

    • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months' validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

    Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.