Patient Sitter - Flexstaff

Job description

Provides direct care as assigned for a designated group of patients. Performs functions requiring skill and competence such as, but not limited to phlebotomy, EKG, obtaining specimens and cultures, activities of daily living, simple wound dressings and vital signs. Shares accountability for quality patient outcomes. Shifts: 7a-3p, 3p-11p, 11p-7a Location: Wyckoff Heights Medical Center Job Responsibilities: - Assists with the unit’s admission and discharge processes. - Establishes good interpersonal relationships with families/visitors and hospital staff. - Reports vital information to all levels of the healthcare team, as needed. - Conveys needed information to patients and visitors. - Maintains good communication with co-workers for proper team functioning. - Communicates pertinent patient observations to members of the health care team. - Performs direct patient care as assigned for designated group of patients. - Obtains and documents patient vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, respirations, pulse, weight, and height) using appropriate equipment. - Apprises the Registered Nurse and health care team of any observed significant changes in the patient’s condition. - Communic...