Job Description :
Inpatient Mental Health Monitor Sitter

Job Title: Inpatient Mental Health Monitor Sitter

Location: Glendale, Arizona

Work Hours: 40 hours a week

Biogensys is currently hiring for an Inpatient Mental Health Monitor Sitter

Responsibilities:

Responsible to perform visual or video monitoring of Inpatient Mental Health patients, report findings and observations to the licensed nurse.
Provide and maintain patient confidentiality.
Complete and process all required documentation, legibly, timely and with accuracy.
Assist the patient care team as directed to ensure patient care and unit activities are completed. (95%)
Completes all required elements of the CHS employee orientation.
Participates in orientation and training of new staff; participates in group problem solving and teamwork.
Completes required classes and education credits. Answers phones as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
(5%) Comply with the counties policies and procedures related to the safekeeping of Protected Health Information (PHI
Demonstrate ability/accuracy to conduct and document visual/video monitor checks in the inpatient areas.
Ability to comply with staffing and attendance policies.
Demonstrate knowledge and compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Must be willing to work various assignments and float to various facilities as needed.
Demonstrated knowledge and compliance with applicable safety policies and OSHA standards.
Ability to work accurately and timely.
Exhibits a professional image in both appearance and behavior, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Demonstrate good verbal communication skills.
Must be able to sit for long periods of time, demonstrate good visual acuity.
Minimum Education and/or Experience:
High School Diploma or GED certification.
One (1) year experience in a medical setting.Specialized Training, Certifications, and/or Other Special Requirements: CPR (training will be completed during new hire orientation and must be maintained during employment)
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
Experience watching multiple monitors and reporting findings.
Observing patients and reporting findings to Nurse. Using a computer to manipulate between monitor screens
Working Conditions :
Must be able to work inside a jail, pass a fingerprint background check.
Must be able to work inside a jail. Must pass MCSO-HR fingerprint/background check.
The work environment will consist of constantly indoors.
Frequently: confined areas, be in a high noise level, around dim and bright lighting and be exposed to contagious diseases.
Rarely climbing stairs.
Work constantly in a social environment that involve a: dangerous environment with be accurate, make decisions, concentrate and be vigilant in a teamwork environment that will place you in close physical proximity with others.
Respond frequently to emergencies, traumatic subject matter, isolation, possible overtime/rotating shifts, interruptions, time pressures, unscheduled tasks, working in close proximity with others.
Must be able to lift 35 pounds from floor to waist, lift 30 pounds from waist to shoulder, lift 20 pounds from shoulder to overhead, able to carry 10 pounds in a distance of 10 feet
             

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