Patient Sitter Emergency Services Day Shift - Naples, United States - Community Health System

    Community Health System
    Community Health System Naples, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    This is for a full-time assignment as a Patient Sitter in our Emergency Department.

    Overnight, (7pm-7am).


    • Works under the supervision and guidance of a staff nurse to provide observation of patients.
    • Assists with helping a nursing employee when entering a patient's room.
    • Exercises all duties consistent with the needs of all patients/customers.
    • Observes a patient or close observation of several patients.
    • Respects all aspects of confidentiality with behavioral health patients.
    • Observes room for safe environment for behavioral health patient(s), visitors and staff members.
    • Observes patient for any behavior that could indicate potential problems for patient or staff and alerts nursing staff immediately.
    • High School Graduate or equivalent.
    • Completion of Patient Sitter training.
    • Successful completion of 2 days orientation period.