Patient Monitor, Nursing Sitter Services, Full Time, Nights

UC Health is hiring a Full-Time Patient Monitor (PM) for Nursing Sitter Services unit for Night Shift at West Chester Hospital. 

The primary responsibility of the Patient Monitor is to ensure patient safety by providing continuous visual observation and appropriate intervention. The Patient Monitor will also perform specific tasks under the supervision of the primary care giver.

About West Chester Hospital  

West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region’s largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation.  

West Chester Hospital provides a Level III Trauma Center that delivers superior emergency and critical care, and a certified Primary Stroke Center that provides access to the subspecialty care at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute. West Chester Hospital has also achieved Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC), and the hospital is routinely ranked among the best places to work in Ohio and Greater Cincinnati. 

Benefits Details:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Employee Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability

• 401K

• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities

• Community Discounts

PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY):

• Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect. 

Safety:

• The Patient Monitor may not leave the patient unattended or move out of visual contact with the patient without obtaining relief from the patient's primary nurse. The Patient Monitor must take appropriate action to prevent or reduce the risk of harm to the patient (i.e., limit movement, stopping patient from removing CMU equipment, pulling out IV lines, catheters, etc.) The Patient Monitor must refer to the Suicide Risk policy when caring for a suicide risk patient. Provide handoff of care.

Activities Directed by the RN: 

• Feed patient and report intake. Assist with/perform basic hygiene for patient. Assist with toileting. Assist with patient repositioning. Provide for the bedpan or urinal and report output. Ambulate patient. Change linens and tidy the room. 

Physical Observations: 

• The Patient Monitor will immediately notify RN of: Changes in the patient's appearance or behavior. Changes in skin color. Change in breathing pattern. Change in level of consciousness or responsiveness, agitation, combativeness, etc.  Any behaviors that might represent increasing safety risks. The Patient Monitor must document patient observations and activities on the observation sheet every 15 minutes. 

Collaboration: 

• With the primary caregiver concerning patient observations, change in patient condition and plan of care for patient comfort and safety. 

Self Development:

• Performance improvement, continuing education, in-service for conditions of employment (i.e. safety, CPR).

Education & Experience Requirements: 

• Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED. 
• Preferred: State Tested Nurse Aid Certification. 
• BLS and annual training modules for patient monitors.

Join our team as a Patient Monitor (PM) in our Nursing Sitter Services unit and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. 

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