Stormont Vail Health
Patient Safety Monitor - Spine Center - FT - Day
Stormont Vail Health, Topeka, Kansas, United States, 66604
Job Opportunity At Stormont Vail
Position Status: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift (United States of America) Hours per week: 36 Member of the care delivery team will function under the direction of and be assistive to, a Registered Nurse to provide delegated, direct patient care intervention, including the performance of non-sterile procedures. Responsible to provide a safe environment for his/her assigned patients; to complete the assigned work; to monitor the patient for changes in condition and to report those changes to the RN/LPN. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Education Qualifications: Must successfully complete Safety Monitor/Patient Sitter competency checklist within 90 days of hire. Must completed non-violent crisis prevention (Mandt) training with orientation and annually. Experience Qualifications: 1 year Customer service experience. Required Direct patient care experience. Preferred Skills and Abilities: Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to rights of patient/significant other, as identified within the institution. Formulates positive working relationships with all health care customers. Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information. Licenses and Certifications: Basic Life Support - BLS/RQI Required within 90 days of hire. What You Will Do: Obtains verbal report from patient's nurse to include information regarding identified care needs, diagnosis, communication barriers, and special considerations (NPO, bed alarms, suicide precautions, etc.) Obtains instruction from nurse regarding ambulation limitations and course of action for redirection of patient if needed. Positions self in patient room continuously observing patients behavior and activity Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed by the nurse. Provides patient comfort, safety and satisfaction. Assist with patient intake as directed by the nurse. Assists in ambulating and positioning patients as directed by the RN. Assists with lifting and movement of patients to chairs, gurneys, beds, etc, as directed by the nurse. Keeps work area clean and well organized. Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner. Accurately and legibly documents data regarding patient's activities and notifies nurse of events, i.e., behavioral changes, violent behavior, unsafe behaviors etc. Participates actively in clinical education activities for department and Division of Patient Care Services, including orientation of new employees. Completes mandatory in-services/competencies during specified times. Participates in development and attainment of department, Division of Patient Care Services and hospital goals. Accurately and legibly records data collected and notifies nurse of any condition and/or behavior changes. Assists in the orientation of department personnel. Required for All Jobs: Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned Patient Facing Options: Position is Patient Facing Remote Work Guidelines: Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards. Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed. Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours. Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor. Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually. Remote Work Capability: On-Site; No Remote Scope: No Supervisory Responsibility No Budget Responsibility Physical Demands: Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours Crawling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Sitting: Frequently 3-5 Hours Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours Stooping: Frequently 3-5 Hours Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours Working Conditions: Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed
Position Status: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift (United States of America) Hours per week: 36 Member of the care delivery team will function under the direction of and be assistive to, a Registered Nurse to provide delegated, direct patient care intervention, including the performance of non-sterile procedures. Responsible to provide a safe environment for his/her assigned patients; to complete the assigned work; to monitor the patient for changes in condition and to report those changes to the RN/LPN. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Education Qualifications: Must successfully complete Safety Monitor/Patient Sitter competency checklist within 90 days of hire. Must completed non-violent crisis prevention (Mandt) training with orientation and annually. Experience Qualifications: 1 year Customer service experience. Required Direct patient care experience. Preferred Skills and Abilities: Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to rights of patient/significant other, as identified within the institution. Formulates positive working relationships with all health care customers. Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information. Licenses and Certifications: Basic Life Support - BLS/RQI Required within 90 days of hire. What You Will Do: Obtains verbal report from patient's nurse to include information regarding identified care needs, diagnosis, communication barriers, and special considerations (NPO, bed alarms, suicide precautions, etc.) Obtains instruction from nurse regarding ambulation limitations and course of action for redirection of patient if needed. Positions self in patient room continuously observing patients behavior and activity Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed by the nurse. Provides patient comfort, safety and satisfaction. Assist with patient intake as directed by the nurse. Assists in ambulating and positioning patients as directed by the RN. Assists with lifting and movement of patients to chairs, gurneys, beds, etc, as directed by the nurse. Keeps work area clean and well organized. Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner. Accurately and legibly documents data regarding patient's activities and notifies nurse of events, i.e., behavioral changes, violent behavior, unsafe behaviors etc. Participates actively in clinical education activities for department and Division of Patient Care Services, including orientation of new employees. Completes mandatory in-services/competencies during specified times. Participates in development and attainment of department, Division of Patient Care Services and hospital goals. Accurately and legibly records data collected and notifies nurse of any condition and/or behavior changes. Assists in the orientation of department personnel. Required for All Jobs: Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned Patient Facing Options: Position is Patient Facing Remote Work Guidelines: Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards. Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed. Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours. Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor. Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually. Remote Work Capability: On-Site; No Remote Scope: No Supervisory Responsibility No Budget Responsibility Physical Demands: Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours Crawling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Sitting: Frequently 3-5 Hours Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours Stooping: Frequently 3-5 Hours Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours Working Conditions: Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed