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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Jacksonville, Florida

About this job

Specialty Hospital is a long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) specializing in the treatment of seriously ill, medically complex patients that require hospitalization for longer periods of time, with an average stay of 3-4 weeks. This provides necessary time to focus on a patient’s recovery to their fullest potential, and is one of the factors that distinguish Specialty Hospital from short acute care hospitals. This fully-licensed and accredited hospital is the only one of its kind in Jacksonville, and one of approximately 460 such hospitals nationwide. Specialty Hospital offers specialized, interdisciplinary, compassionate programs in a medical environment that integrates healing and recovery through four main programs of excellence: Cardiopulmonary Program - ventilator and/or tracheostomy weaning and complications of chronic lung disease; Wound Management Program - decubitus, circulatory, and diabetic ulcers, and non-healing surgical wounds; Infectious Disease Program - treatment of multiple infectious disease processes; and Complex Medical/Rehabilitative Program – provide intensive medical management.

SUMMARY OF POSITION GOALS AND DUTIES

The Patient Sitter/Companion, under the direction of the nurse, assists in providing safety care to a designated group of patients. The patient sitter/companion assists in monitoring the patient for safety and specific needs. The patient sitter/companion will assist the nurse and patient care technician in providing a safe environment for the designated group of patients.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Duties

Remains alert and aware of surroundings at all times

Remains at patient’s bedside or in hallway outside rooms throughout shift. Notifies nurse when necessary to leave for meal break

Communicates with primary nurse assigned to patient at beginning of shift and throughout the shift regarding patient’s status

Reports any risks, issues, concerns to the nurse immediately

Directs the patient/significant other to nurse

Notifies nurse or House Supervisor of patient/significant other complaint

Follows through with assignment and notifies House Supervisor if unable to complete or issues arise

Remains calm in emergency situations

Completes documentation as directed correctly; ie; restraint checklist

Environment of Care

Cleans & restocks room & hallway, as appropriate (PPE supplies)

Ensures patient rooms are neat & clean as appropriate, (ie; when assignment is one-on-one)

Identifies any situation that creates an “at risk” environment

Demonstrates knowledge of & performs appropriately to Safety & Disaster Plans

Patient Nutrition

Assists patient with meal trays as appropriate, (ie; when assignment is one-on-one)

Patient Safety

Responds appropriately to patient and call bells

Reports any patient safety concerns to the primary nurse, i.e.: patient at risk to fall

Patient Findings and Documentation

Reports changes in patient's condition immediately to nurse

Communicates on an on-going basis, to include beginning, during & end of shift

Reports abnormal findings immediately

Education Required:

Must be able to read, write and understand instructions

Experience Required:

6 months experience in a patient care setting is preferred

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Good verbal skills, good reading/comprehension of verbal and written instructions, good interpersonal skills, follows verbal instructions, good customer relations skills