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How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice?
At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Responsibilities
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center located LaGrange GA - We are seeking a Sitter to join our Float Team!
Come be part of the team that was voted 2022 Large Busniess of the Year by LaGrange Troup County Chamber of Commerce.
The Safety Sitter role will primarily function as a constant monitor for patients requiring continuous observation. The Safety Sitter's responsibility is to observe and report behaviors that may interrupt medically necessary therapies and/or perceived changes in the patient's condition to appropriate health care team member (s). The Safety Sitter will function under the direction of the registered nurse assigned to the patient they are monitoring, a designee assigned by the registered nurse, such as the clinical supervisor on duty. The Safety Sitter is focused on promoting a positive patient experience by partnering with the patient, family, and other care providers to provide excellence in customer service and assistance with daily living activities and comfort measures as needed for patient observation. The Safety Sitter may assist other health care providers with safe, age appropriate and culturally competent care by performing basic patient care functions, i.e., ADL's, ambulation, and toileting. The Safety Sitter must be able to work in a fast-paced environment which requires observation and ongoing communication with a registered nurse and interdisciplinary team. Must be able to perform under stressful conditions with a compassionate, respectful, and helpful manner. Must be able to take direction.
Qualifications
This is a Full-Time Night Shift position
Required Minimum Education
Preferred Minimum Licensure/Certification
Required Minimum Experience
Required Minimum Skills
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice?
At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Responsibilities
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center located LaGrange GA - We are seeking a Sitter to join our Float Team!
Come be part of the team that was voted 2022 Large Busniess of the Year by LaGrange Troup County Chamber of Commerce.
The Safety Sitter role will primarily function as a constant monitor for patients requiring continuous observation. The Safety Sitter's responsibility is to observe and report behaviors that may interrupt medically necessary therapies and/or perceived changes in the patient's condition to appropriate health care team member (s). The Safety Sitter will function under the direction of the registered nurse assigned to the patient they are monitoring, a designee assigned by the registered nurse, such as the clinical supervisor on duty. The Safety Sitter is focused on promoting a positive patient experience by partnering with the patient, family, and other care providers to provide excellence in customer service and assistance with daily living activities and comfort measures as needed for patient observation. The Safety Sitter may assist other health care providers with safe, age appropriate and culturally competent care by performing basic patient care functions, i.e., ADL's, ambulation, and toileting. The Safety Sitter must be able to work in a fast-paced environment which requires observation and ongoing communication with a registered nurse and interdisciplinary team. Must be able to perform under stressful conditions with a compassionate, respectful, and helpful manner. Must be able to take direction.
Qualifications
This is a Full-Time Night Shift position
Required Minimum Education
- High school diploma or equivalent from accredited program required;
- Must attend and successfully complete the WellStar Sitter Course within the first 30 days of employment.
Preferred Minimum Licensure/Certification
- Graduate from a CNA Program preferred or completion of first semester nursing clinical rotations including nursing fundamentals preferred.
Required Minimum Experience
- Previous healthcare experienced.
Required Minimum Skills
- Ability to read, write and speak the English language;
- Ability to hear and see alarms and digital readouts;
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills; Ability to collaborate with other healthcare providers in the provision of patient care;
- Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations is essential.
