Title:Safety Sitter - Emergency Department Location:MMC Main Facility Position Shift:PRN Position Summary:Responsible for providing constant patient observation and monitoring of assigned high risk patients to support safety and prevention of injury
The Safety Sitter must be able to clearly see the patients for which the team member is responsible for at all times
Must be able to verbally redirect the patient from engaging in identifiable risk behaviors
The Safety Sitter will notify the unit nursing team through communication devices or alarms if the patient requires immediate assistance About Maury Regional Health: Maury Regional Health is the largest health system between Nashville and Huntsville with approximately 2,800 employees and more than 200 physicians at our hospitals, clinics, surgery centers, outpatient facilities and physician practices throughout southern Middle Tennessee, including: Maury Regional Medical Center (Columbia) Marhsall Medical Center (Lewisburg) Wayhe Medical Center (Hohenwald) Maury Regional Medical Group (Physician Practices) Additional locations: Magnet designation at Maury Regional Medical Center and a commitment to patient-centered care Why Join Our Team? Culture: Magnet designation at Maury Regional Medical Center and a commitment to patient-centered care Educational Opportunities: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment (for qualifying candidates) Career Advancement: Cross-training, mentorships and internal promotions Benefits: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits package and complementary parking on campus At Maury Regional Health, we prioritize clinical excellence and compassionate care in all that we do as evidenced by: Our six-time recognition as a 15 Top Health System in the U.S
by IBM Watson Health, most recently awarded in 2020
Our RN residency program for recent nursing graduates is recognized by the ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP) as an Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Program (IRAP)
Numerous facilities throughout southern Middle Tennessee with nearly 3,000 employees provide a broad range of services, while retaining those qualities that bind us together as a family
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