Job description
LCMC Health
We are a New Orleans-based, non-profit health system on a mission: to provide the best possible care for every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond, and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. And that means we do things a little differently around here.
Treating people like family is the LCMC Health way, and it always has been. Founded by Louisiana's first freestanding children's hospital, we have grown into a healthcare system that is built to serve the unique needs of our communities and families.
Today, we offer six hospital locations: Children's Hospital New Orleans, East Jefferson General Hospital, New Orleans East Hospital, Touro, University Medical Center New Orleans, and West Jefferson Medical Center. We also offer a network of urgent care centers across the greater New Orleans area. With over 2,800 physicians specializing in everything from head to toe, our community can count on us to provide the right care, right where they need it.
About West Jefferson
With a proven track record of over 60 years of service to the Westbank of Jefferson Parish and the surrounding area, West Jefferson Medical Center is well respected regionally and nationally for excellence in patient care, distinguishing it from other hospitals in New Orleans.
As a 419-bed not-for-profit hospital located in Marrero, Louisiana, West Jefferson resides on a more than 20-acre sprawling campus just minutes from downtown New Orleans. Situated near vast industrial and maritime corridors. West Jefferson serves area industry as well as the citizens of Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemine, St. Charles Parishes, and beyond.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Why a Great Place to Work:
You’re more than your job. Everyone is. And that’s what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we’ve built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You’ll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you’ll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.
Essential Functions:
The Patient Sitter is responsible for providing a safe environment for the patient under the direction of the medical seniors on duty. Supports the patient care team as well as attending to certain, specific needs of the patient. Provides direct observation of assigned patients to ensure safety and prevention of injury. Reaches out to the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance or other nursing intervention outside of the scope of expertise. Receives reports from existing nurses about any patient specific behaviors to observe.
Provides constant observation and monitoring of assigned patients to ensure safety and prevention of injury:
Obtains hand-off from the off going sitter or nurse to include information regarding the patient’s identified care needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory or language barriers, as well as any special considerations and behaviors to monitor.
Greets patient, identifies self and explains purpose. Positions self to maintain constant visual observation of the patient. Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed by the nurse.
Obtains instruction from nurse regarding ambulation limitations and course of action for redirection of patient if needed.
Observes patient’s activity and behavior and communicates on a regular basis to the nurse. Immediately notifies the nurse if patient displays behaviors that are out of the ordinary or there is an attempt to escape or there has been a change in the health status of the patient.
Provides for patient comfort, safety and satisfaction. Maintains patient environment in a safe and orderly manner.
Accompanies patient off the unit for all tests and procedures:
Accompanies the patient to other areas of the hospital for diagnostic tests or upon transfer to other units.
Transports lab specimens, patient equipment and patient belongings as required with the patient.
Promotes Infection Control:
Performs hand hygiene before and after patient contact. Adheres to isolation procedures according to the infection control policy.
Promotes a positive patient experience:
Communicates in a professional manner and demonstrates respect for patient, families and team members.
Competently utilizes technology:
Demonstrates understanding of the use of unit technology i.e., call systems, bed controls and TV controls.
Documents patient information using either the appropriate paper forms or in the electronic health record and in conformation with HIPPA regulations.
Job Qualifications:
High School graduate/GED, or 5 years of experience in a Healthcare setting accepted in lieu of High School Diploma/GED
CPR Certification
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
WORK SHIFT:
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application for Employment
It is the policy of all member hospitals and facilities of the LCMC Health System (Louisiana Children’s Medical Center, Children’s Hospital of New Orleans, Touro Infirmary, University Medical Center New Orleans, New Orleans East Hospital, and West Jefferson Medical Center as well as its centers of health care and physician services, East Jefferson General Hospital, Woldenberg Village, Crescent City Physician Inc., and New Orleans Physician Services) to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant may qualify.
Instructions to Applicant
1. You must fully and accurately complete the Application for employment. Incomplete applications will not be considered. LCMC Health and its members may use the information given in the application to investigate the applicant's previous employment and background.
2. The Application for Employment will be considered inactive after 180 days. If you wish to be considered after that time, you must complete a new Application for Employment.
3. If you are hired, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.
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