Patient Sitter / Nurse Resource Unit / FT / Varied
UHS
Summary
Collaborates with the RN to provide a safe environment for the patients. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups.
Job description
Position Summary
Collaborates with the RN to provide a safe environment for the patients. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups.
Provision of Services
- Provides direct continual observation of patients requiring special precautions to ensure a safe environment during their hospital stay.
- Sitters are responsible for remaining with the assigned patient at all times during their assigned shift.
- Assists the R.N. to provide an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors and employees.
- Maintains professional behavior when dealing with issues or conflicts, utilizing appropriate resources, as needed.
- The concepts of the patient centered care delivery model will provide the foundation for all nursing care.
Qualifications
Physical and Sensory Requirements:
- Ability to read, and write in English
- Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, and others
- Ability to remain calm under stress
- Ability to comprehend and follow instructions
- Bending, lifting (25 lbs. minimum), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, pulling, and squatting
- Ability to repeatedly twist, squat, and stoop
- Exposure to infectious organisms, agents and toxic chemicals
- Ability to make decisions within the limitations of the job.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
- Telephone
- Behavioral Restraints
- Nurse Call System
Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Some experience in the hospital setting preferred
- HWC and Verbal de-escalation completion within 30 days of hire and maintain throughout employment
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Some experience in the hospital setting preferred
- HWC and Verbal de-escalation completion within 30 days of hire and maintain throughout employment
- Ability to read, and write in English
- Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, and others
- Ability to remain calm under stress
- Ability to comprehend and follow instructions
- Bending, lifting (25 lbs. minimum), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, pulling, and squatting
- Ability to repeatedly twist, squat, and stoop
- Exposure to infectious organisms, agents and toxic chemicals
- Ability to make decisions within the limitations of the job.
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.