ED Patient Safety Sitter

FirstHealth of the Carolinas; Rockingham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care system in North Carolina is seeking an experienced ED Patient Safety Sitter to monitor patients and ensure their safety in the emergency department. Candidates should have BCLS certification, Crisis Intervention Level I training, and the ability to work various shifts. This is a full-time entry-level position within a recognized health care provider's team.

Qualifications

• Current BCLS certification required.
• Crisis Intervention Level I certification necessary.
• Experience or training in Suicide Prevention preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work under direction of the ED Nursing Supervisor.
• Sit with assigned patients and report changes.
• Take actions to prevent patient injuries.

Skills

BCLS

Crisis Intervention Level I

Suicide Prevention CBL

Ability to work flexible hours

Job description

Overview

Position: ED Patient Safety Sitter at FirstHealth of the Carolinas.

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the ED Nursing Supervisor.
• Sit with assigned patients and report any changes in condition or abnormal findings.
• Take actions to prevent patient injuries and promote safety.

Qualifications

• BCLS
• Crisis Intervention Level I
• Suicide Prevention CBL
• Ability to work days, weekends, holidays, partial shifts, and on-call

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care