What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sitter position at Baptist Memorial Health Care?
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
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
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
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.
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
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
