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A Patient Safety Assistant (Sitter) at Erlanger Health System is responsible for sitting with patients to provide basic care, continuous observation of patients, and documentation of behavior.
Education : Required :
Required :
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred : Experience :
Experience : Required :
Required : Preferred :
Preferred :
Patient care or other healthcare experience, Caretaker or prior Sitting experience. Good reading, writing and communication skills.
Position Requirement(s) : License / Certification / Registration
Required : BLS completed prior to going to unit / department and maintained going forward.
Preferred :
Department Position Summary :
The Patient Safety Assistant (sitter) is responsible for sitting with patients to observe and document behavior. Continuous interaction with patient, visitors / family and hospital staff is a primary function.
The Patient Safety Assistant (sitter) must remain with the patient until relieved by another Patient Safety Assistant or a hospital staff member.
All patient safety assistants (sitters) are responsible for basic patient care that include but not limited to ambulating, assisting with basic hygiene needs, and feeding.
The patient safety assistant must be willing to travel to all Erlanger campuses as assigned.
The Patient Safety Assistant (sitter) must demonstrate exceptional people skills, the ability to handle complaints and resolve conflict when necessary.
Last updated : 2024-03-23
Full Time
Hospital
$28k-34k (estimate)
12/03/2023
05/10/2024
erlanger.org
PIKEVILLE, TN
3,000 - 7,500
1889
STEPHANIE BOYTON
$1B - $3B
Hospital
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