On-Call Sitter Oshkosh Emergency Department

Major Responsibilities:

• Observes patient in inpatient setting to ensure their comfort and safety.
• Communicates closely with the registered nurse to have a better understanding of the patient's needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory or language barriers, along with any other special considerations.
• Promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of the patient to the registered nurse.
• Ensures patient call light is in reach of patient at all times.
• Maintains a safe work environment; follows organization and department safety policies, including standard precautions.

• None Required.

• No Formal Education.

• No experience required.

• Excellent communication skills including the ability to effectively interact with all types of personalities.
• Willing to work in adverse conditions and the ability to convey a positive image.
• Must possess a strong commitment to service management/customer service.

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, life, squat, bend, twist and reach above shoulders during the work shift.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs over the head
• Must be able to:
• -push/pull with 30 lbs of force
• -perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
• Must have functional vision and hearing.
• May potentially be exposed to the following hazards: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.