Patient Sitter IHA
Baptist Health
Job Title: Patient Sitter IHA
Company: Baptist Health
About the Role
The Patient Sitter will assist in maintaining a safe environment for behavioral health patients with suicidal thoughts. Under the direction of a licensed nurse, the sitter will maintain continuous observation of the patient as a one-to-one sitter.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain continuous observation of the patient as a one-to-one sitter.
- Reports pertinent observations regarding patients to the appropriate person (primary nurse).
- Does not leave the patient room until handoff to ensure continuous observation.
- Shows respect for the dignity of individuals by addressing patients, employees, and physicians in a respectful and pleasant manner.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High school diploma or GED.
- CPR certification must be completed within 30 days of hire.
Shift: Varies
Working Hours: 6:30 AM - 7 PM and 6:30 PM - 7 AM
This job will be authorized 0.80 hours bi-weekly.