Patient Safety Assistant - Urbana, United States - Carle Health

Carle Health

Verified Company

Urbana, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Department:
Emergency Department - CFH_10_20

Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area
Job Category: Emergency Med Srvcs

Employment Type: Full

Time
Job ID: 39014
Experience Required: None
Education Required: Not Indicated
Shift: Night
Location: Urbana, IL

Usual Schedule: 2 12 hour shifts per wk 7p-730

On Call Requirements: none
Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital
Weekend Requirements: every other
Holiday Requirements: rotating

Position Summary:

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) the Patient Sitter provides a high level of customer service and support to Carle patients by assuring patient safety at bedside and by distributing supplies throughout the department when there are no sitter needs.

Qualifications:

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
None

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
None

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
None specified

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
None specified

Essential Functions:

Sits with patient to assure safety.
Provides calm and caring presence at bedside.
Informs RN, HCT, or next available medical personnel of any emergent event or behavior change experienced by the patient.
Constantly monitor patient visually to ensure patient does not fall or pull lines / tube or attempt to harm themselves.
Stocks supplies throughout the department when there is not a sitter need.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.