Job Description - Patient Sitter Lebanon Wilson County Night Shift (2112020) **Job Description**

Patient Sitter Lebanon Wilson County Night Shift - 2112020 **Description**

**Position Summary**

Assists the nursing staff and patients with basic care needs, implementing orders, and evaluating care for various patients within the facility. Reports directly to the Charge Nurse and Clinical Director of the unit. This position works in conjunction with other members of nursing service, ancillary services, physicians, patients, and families. It collaborates with various members of the healthcare team to ensure quality of care across the continuum. Requires the ability to be self-directed and quality focused. Interpersonal communication skills are a necessary function of this position. Will cross-train as a patient care technician.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:**

Demonstrates adequate skills in all forms of communication. Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation. Exhibits specific attitudes, sense of ownership, and ensures departmental commitment to service excellence.

Adheres to established standards, policies and procedures, and protocols. Supports the mission and vision of the facility.

Maintains education and development appropriate for position.

Completes position responsibilities by following established guidelines and protocols within the appropriate time frame.

Performs specific job functions at an acceptable level.

Performs specific management/supervisory skills at an acceptable level.

Performs mutually agreed upon goals and objectives based on strategic initiatives.

Identifies and communicates safety concerns to the unit staff in the appropriate time frame per protocol.

**Department Summary:**

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**Shifts:**

**Night Shift 7pm-7am 12-hour shift**

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**Qualifications **

High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) and 1-year relevant experience

**Physical Requirements/Strengths needed & Physical Demands:**

Light Work category requiring exertion up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and uses negligible amounts of force to move objects.

**Movement**

Occasional: Standing: Remaining on one's feet without moving.

Occasional: Walking: Moving about on foot.

Occasional: Lifting under 35 lbs: Raising and lowering objects under 35 lbs from one level to another

Occasional: Lifting over 35 lbs: Raising and lowering objects from one level to another, includes upward pulling over 35 lbs, with help of coworkers or assistive device

Occasional: Carrying under 35 lbs: Transporting an object holding in hands, arms or shoulders, with help of coworkers or assistive device.

Occasional: Push/Pull: Exerting force to move objects away from or toward.

Occasional: Bending/Stooping: Trunk bending downward and forward by bending spine at waist requiring full use of lower extremities and back muscles

Occasional: Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching or maneuvering self, patient and equipment simultaneously while working in large and small spaces

Occasional: Climbing: Ascending or descending stairs/ramps using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

Occasional: Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees.

Occasional: Crouching/Squatting: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine. Reaching above shoulders: Extending arms in any direction above shoulders.

**Job**

Temporary Services **Primary Location**

TN-Lebanon-Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital (VWCH) **Organization**

HR TempForce 108252