Patient Sitter
Company: Baptist Health
Location: North Little Rock
Posted on: June 12, 2021
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Job Description:
SUMMARY#OF RESPONSIBILITY - Job Summary (general statement of
purpose or objective of position) To assist in maintaining a safe
environment for behavioral health patients with suicidal thoughts.
Under the direction of a licensed nurse, the sitter will maintain
continuous observation of the patient as a one to one sitter.
Reports pertinent observations regarding patients to the
appropriate person (primary nurse). Does not leave the patient room
until hand off so that continuous observation will be maintained.
Shows respect for the dignity of individuals by addressing
patients, employees and physicians in a respectful and pleasant
manner MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Knowledge, skills, abilities,
license, registration, certification, education, and experience A
high school diploma or GED is required. CPR must be completed
within 30 days of hire. To assist in maintaining a safe environment for behavioral
health patients with suicidal thoughts. Under the direction of a
licensed nurse, the sitter will maintain continuous observation of
the patient as a one to one sitter. Reports pertinent observations
regarding patients to the appropriate person (primary nurse). Does
not leave the patient room until hand off so that continuous
observation will be maintained. Shows respect for the dignity of
individuals by addressing patients, employees and physicians in a
respectful and pleasant manner
Keywords: Baptist Health, North Little Rock , Patient Sitter, Other , North Little Rock, Arkansas
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