Patient Sitter

Something special starts here. 

You can’t define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full – with joy, purpose and lifelong health – it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health.

You'll find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health:

• Join a team that cares about the community
• Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education
• Professional development and recognition
• Excellent benefits

We’re looking for you.

Job Description

I. JOB SUMMARY
The Patient Sitter is responsible for observing assigned patients.  The Patient Sitter will place the patient in a safe environment for continual observance/monitoring.  Any changes in the patient's physical or mental behaviors will be reported to assigned nurse.  Patient Sitter must have the ability to sit for long periods of times, assist patient to restroom and other locations as needed.
 

II. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs tasks as delegated by the Registered Nurse and physicians.
• Recognizes and reports changes in patient behavior to the Registered Nurse.
• Reports location of patient when requested. 
• Monitors and restocks supplies in patient’s room as needed.
• Retrieves medical records and supplies.
• Maintains patient comfort, safety and privacy.
• Assists with repositioning of patient as needed and every two hours.
• Assist feeding of patient’s at low risk of aspiration as directed by charge nurse.
• Escorts patient to procedures and report back to Charge nurse whenever patient is away from unit.
• Receive and give handoff report at shift change; handoff to include patients who are at-risk for falls, wandering patients and patients at risk of self-harm or harm to others.
• Sitter must stay with patient at ALL TIMES during shift.
• Our priority is to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Patient must be escorted within the facility, sitter may not leave premises with patient.
• Assist in maintaining effective communication with patient, family and multi-disciplinary team members.
• Maintains effective communication with patient, family and multi-disciplinary team members according to level of care delegated.
• Responds to patient and visitor questions and needs immediately and within established standards.
• Provides accurate and timely written and verbal communication of clinical information in a manner that is understood by all involved in the delivery of patient care.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position

III. JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Required:

• One year of prior customer service experience
• Current BLS certification, or achieved upon hire        

Preferred:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current Kansas Certified Nurse Aide license

Our Cultural Beliefs

• People First 
• Integrity Matters
• Better Together

At LMH Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.