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Patient Safety Attendant Sitter - Kings Hwy - Nights
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- Partnering with the LSU School of Medicine, our goal is to provide high-quality patient care within a setting that advances medical science through research and educates the next generation of leaders in healthcare.
- This job works collaboratively with a licensed nurse and Patient Care Technicians under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to maintain patient safety and provide for the delivery of basic patient care; provides constant observation of the patient (remains with the patient); notifies nursing personnel of changes in behavior or status and when leaving the room; and intervenes as needed to maintain patient safety and/or prevent patient elopement.
- Communicates effectively with co-workers, patients, family and visitors and may be required to perform other non-clinical duties as assigned if no patient safety attendant assignment is available.
- Required - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) Training to be obtained prior to independent patient care, Current certification as a Nursing Assistant is required for those employed in Skilled Nursing Facilities/Units or areas where they provide Patient Care Tech duties
- Assists with the plan of care as delegated by the staff nurse/department lead within the scope of practice.
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