Blount Memorial Hospital
PATIENT SITTER
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Job Description
- Req#: 7381
- JOB SUMMARY
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The Patient Sitter performs fundamental patient services under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. Their primary focus is on providing 1:1 observation of behavioral patients as well as patients at risk for falls and other harm to themselves.
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- JOB SPECIFICATIONS
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Education and/or experience: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Current certification in BLS and First Aid training or completion within first three months of hire. Prior experience in patient care setting preferred. Must be able to complete competency learning modules and performance modules related to safe patient observation during initial orientation.
Knowledge: Basic computer knowledge.
Skills/Abilities: Excellent Customer service, active listening and clear communication, both written and verbal. Must be able to maintain focus on patient observation despite distractions.
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About the company
Blount Memorial Hospital has a nine-member board of directors that governs a staff of more than 300 physicians, repesenting medical specialties, a total of 304 licensed beds and more than 2,300 employees serving in nursing, technical, administrative an...
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