Job Description
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) CLICK HERE for virtual tour of Kennestone Hospital RESPONSIBILITIES Continuous Observation • Notify RN/Charge RN/CCP of potential or recent changes in the patient's behavioral risk factors, or mental status as observed • Document patient status every 15 minutes on patients under observation for involuntary behavioral health patients and every hour for medical safety sitting • Evaluate & secure environment for safety each shift • Document interventions as needed • Always Ensures direct visibility & observation of patient Telesitter Facility Liaison • Tracks, delivers, maintains, and retrieves telesitter carts • Troubleshoots any cart connectivity issues and places an IT ticket if necessary • Performs safe room guideline checks upon initiation and upon every hand-off thereafter • Performs environmental rounds to ensure safe room guidelines are being maintained • Responds to remote telesitter escalation for face-to-face intervention • Notifies Nurse and/or charge Nurse when face to face redirection is required Care Team Collaboration • Supports initiatives of the interdisciplinary care team • Practices 200% accountability for patient safety • Patient Transport- proper verification of patient identification & notification of RN upon leaving or returning to room when not needed for patient observation • EVS & Nutrition Services ? assist EVS & Food services when not needed for patient observation Patient Centered Care • Supports an environment of healing or wellness for patients which includes addressing patient needs in partnership with the patient • Engages the patient and family in compliance with the treatment plan • Effectively contributes to the plan of care or treatment intervention based on assigned tasks and patient/family input in collaboration with the healthcare team with a focus on the care continuum • Consistently implements safety interventions to minimize risk in achievement of intended outcomes • Provides basic patient care needs (ex. Hygiene, nutrition, elimination, physical comfort measures) as assigned • Assist RN and other members of health care team with care delivery as assigned • Notifies nurse when physician/interdisciplinary care team members arrive in observed patient room Safe Space and Infection Control • Provides a safe environment for the provision of patient care • Consistent use of appropriate hand hygiene • Keeps patient rooms and unit areas clean and free of clutter • Follows appropriate PPE/Infection control policies • Reinforces the importance of universal precautions with patient and patient's family • Utilizes proper body mechanics and lift equipment • Performs environment of care rounds Communication • Uses effective written and oral communication skills with patients, staff, physicians, family and visitors • Uses safety communication techniques • Communicates completion of assignment/duties to appropriate person • Communicates patient care concerns/problems/emergencies to the RN • Uses positive and respectful communication with all members of healthcare team, patients and families • Communicates with patient and updates white boards with information as requested QUALIFICATIONS Required Minimum Education • High school diploma Required or equivalent from an accredited program • Must attend and successfully complete the Wellstar training and Initial Competency Assessment within the first 30 days of employment Preferred Minimum Experience • Previous healthcare experience Required Minimum Skills • Ability to read, write, and speak the English language • Ability to hear and see alarms and digital readouts • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills • Ability to collaborate with other healthcare providers in the provision of patient care • Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations is essential Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) • Basic Life Support • BLS - Instructor • BLS - Provisional Preferred Licenses and Certifications • Graduate from a CNA/CMA Program or completion of first semester nursing clinicals including nursing fundamentals Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Apply tot his job