All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full Time
Shift : Days
Location: 2500 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
The community youll be caring for: AdventHealth Port Charlotte
AdventHealth Port Charlotte, we care for the whole you in body, mind and spirit.
Were honored to bring our leading-edge care and state-of-the-art technology to Floridas Suncoast.
Our 254-bed full-service facility offers emergency care, a primary stroke center, orthopedics and the only licensed obstetric and pediatric units in Charlotte County.
The role youll contribute:
The Patient Sitter participates in high-quality, patient-centered care by providing continuous observation and monitoring for high-risk patients. In collaboration with the patient care team, the PS ensures the patient environment is free of obstacles and minimizes risk of falls and accidental or intentional self-harm. The PS may also assist with basic activities of daily living.
The value youll bring to the team:
Maintains a direct line of sight with patient at all times, including while family and/or visitors are in the room.
Accompanies patient and ensures patient safety during transportation, testing, and procedures occurring away from the patients normal environment.
Establishes a safe, risk-free patient environment by utilizing knowledge of fall prevention protocols,infection control measures, and self-harm prevention. Performs room assessment regularly and after any visitations.
Monitors patient physical and emotional condition. Reports any changes in status promptly while remaining direct line of sight with the patient.
Intervenes as needed to prevent patient from harming self or others. Seeks immediate assistance for escalating incidents.
The expertise and experiences youll need to succeed :
o High School Graduate or GED equivalent
o BLS obtained within 90 days of employment
o 1 years of clinical experience, with physician office or other healthcare related environment
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Patient Care
Organization: AdventHealth Port Charlotte
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 25008036
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
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