Sitter Non Nursing
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Job Location:
Greensboro, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
| The Observation Non-Nursing Sitter promotes a safe environment for patients that are deemed at risk for suicide or require supervision for safety reasons. This role utilizes Relationship Based Care to advocate for safety patient preferences and optimal communication by partnering with patients/families and colleagues including all internal and external customers. |
Responsibilities
| Keeps the patient within direct sight of the observer including bathroom and off department activities. Documents hourly and as needed on the Observer/Sitter Documentation Log. Reports patient status changes patient/family concerns or unsafe conditions to the RN. Relays information/messages to appropriate person (s) in a timely manner. Provides input for the patients plan of care. Provides individualized attention to the patient to promote a safe environment. Directs questions and problems to appropriate person recognizing the need to seek assistance when necessary. Provides emotional support to patients and significant others as needed. Performs environmental searches at any opportunity whereby contraband can be introduced into the patients room for example: after visitors or time outside patient room and document on the Suicide Precautions Documentation Form. Performs other duties as assigned. |
Qualifications
| EDUCATION: |
| Required: High School diploma or equivalent |
| EXPERIENCE: |
| Preferred: 6 months of experience working with at risk patients |
| LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING: |
| Required: BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider |
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Patient Care
- Hospital Experience
- Employee Evaluation
- Acute Care
- Healthcare Management
- Management Experience
- Primary Care Experience
- Conflict Management
- Nursing
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
About Company
Cone Health is a not-for-profit network of healthcare providers serving people in Guilford, Forsyth, Rockingham, Alamance and Randolph counties.
