About this role
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Location: Carbondale, IL
Shift: Variable
Time Type: Per Diem
Facility/Clinic Name: I.T. Building
Position Summary
• Responsible for providing direct observation of patients as directed by the nursing plan of care and under the supervision of the nursing staff and/or nursing supervisor; reporting on changes in the conditions of patients to the appropriate staff members; interacting and coping effectively with diverse populations in sudden, stressful situations resulting from trauma, and physical and mental illness; and performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge, and permitted by the policies and procedures of Southern Illinois healthcare and other local, state, and federal guidelines.
Education
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Licenses and Certification
• N/A
Experience and Skills
• Previous CNA, nurse aide/patient care experience desired and/or 1-year prior experience as a mental health counselor, law enforcement officer, or in a mental/behavioral health role preferred.
Role Specific Responsibilities
• Provides close observation of patients. Focuses solely on observation of the patient and avoiding any non-work related activities.
• Communicates with nursing staff to understand patient parameters before and during each assignment.
• Maintains and documents required logs and records
• Remains with patient while in bathroom; always keeping a clear visual.
• Check that all suicide/mental health rooms are clear of any unnecessary medical equipment.
• Provides a proper handoff to another staff member, completed in the presence of the patient, when patient sitters must leave the patient.
• Able to use behavior management strategies to de-escalate agitated patients.
• Must be able to work with people who are sick or injured and who may be feeling low in their situation.
• Must be able to listen to patient’s worries, so patient sitters need to be comfortable listening and responding, while always maintaining a professional approach
• Keeps LMS education, CPR, CPI, and other required educations up to date.
Compensation (Commensurate with experience):
$17.30 - $17.30To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below:
Other facts
About Southern Illinois Healthcare
Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) is a not-for-profit health system serving the southernmost counties of Illinois with four hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, Level II Trauma Center and more than 30 outpatient and specialty practices. Based in Carbondale, Ill., SIH is the region’s largest private employer with 4,000 employees and the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits.
Recognized for quality outcomes in cardiac, stroke, bariatric and cancer care, SIH holds affiliations with renowned peers such as Prairie Heart Institute, SIU School of Medicine Family Practice Residency Program, Siteman Cancer Network and the BJC Collaborative.
We are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all of the people in the communities we serve.
What you'll do
- The Patient Safety Attendant is responsible for providing direct observation of patients and reporting changes in their conditions to nursing staff. They must interact effectively with diverse populations and perform tasks within their scope of training.
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