Job Description

Summary

Provides one-on-one observation of a designated patient. Sitters are under the supervision of the registered nurse and should notify them of any patient needs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Performs direct observation as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personel.

Provides for patient safety.

Participates in ongoing educational activities.

Completes assigned goals.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Minimum: Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Minimum: CPR

Special Skills

Minimum: Ability to sit and directly observe hospital patients.

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

Competitive salaries

Paid vacation/time off

Continuing education opportunities

Generous retirement plan

Health insurance, including dental and vision

Sick leave

Service awards

Free parking

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Health care and dependent care spending accounts

Education assistance/continuing education

Employee referral program

Job Summary:

Position: 20383 - Sitter

Facility: BMH - Tipton Hospital

Department: TC Nursing Admin BMH Tipton

Category: Nursing Support & Patient Care

Type: Non Clinical

Work Type: PRN

Work Schedule: Rotating

Location: US:TN:Covington REQNUMBER: 27616 Baptist Memorial

Job Tags

Temporary work, Relief,

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