Patient Safety & Observation Sitter

Hunt Regional Healthcare; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunt Regional Healthcare is seeking a patient safety aide to sit with patients who are altered or have psych diagnoses to help prevent self-harm or harm to others, under nursing supervision. Duties include adhering to compliance plans, maintaining patient safety, and reporting issues promptly.

The role emphasizes HIPAA adherence and observation of patients at risk, with training provided on safety and care procedures in alignment with hospital policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Prior nursing or medical assistance experience preferred but not required.
• No licenses or certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to HMHD Compliance Plan.
• Demonstrate commitment to HMHD's Code of Conduct.
• Attend required corporate integrity and compliance training and education programs.
• Demonstrate proficiency in understanding the materials presented during the training.
• Comply with HIPAA standards.
• Sit with patients and monitor for risk of harm to self or others (e.g., psych diagnosis).

Skills

Bedside nursing basics

Patient safety reporting

HIPAA awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hunt Regional Healthcare is seeking a patient safety aide to sit with patients who are altered or have psych diagnoses to help prevent self-harm or harm to others, under nursing supervision. Duties include adhering to compliance plans, maintaining patient safety, and reporting issues promptly.

The role emphasizes HIPAA adherence and observation of patients at risk, with training provided on safety and care procedures in alignment with hospital policies.