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DescriptionPatient Sitter – PRNAdventHealth Central TexasLocation Address: 2201 S Clear Creek Rd., Killeen, TX 76549Top Reasons to Work At AdventHealth Central Texas, Killeen, TX
Our care for patients extends to the spiritual level by praying with patients and families and providing on call, 24 hours, 7 days a week Chaplains for spiritual support.
Award winning facility with opportunities to grow both professionally and personally working with great individuals, part of a bigger team that continues to build a world-class culture where you become family.
Extraordinary benefits to include tuition reimbursement and on-campus classes.
Cost of living is 20 percent lower than the national average
Largest school district in the area, with more than 50 elementary, middle, high school, and specialized campuses to choose from
Surrounded close to Ft. Hood, Copperas Cove, to Belton and Lampasas with plenty of restaurants, shopping and other family fun events.
Miles of scenic trails and parks available for recreational activity
Work Hours/Shift:PRNYou Will Be Responsible For:· Perform the role of the one-on-one Sitter for observation and patient safety· Sit with patients as assigned keeping the patient in site at all times.· Maintains direct line of vision of patient at all times· Patient must be monitored at all times including during toileting and bathing; privacy is to be maintained and staff are to utilize discretion· Reports any patient concerns directly to the nursing staff on the unit immediately· May deliver approved items to the patient at the direction of the clinical nursing staff.· Occupy patients in need of companionship; careful to not share personal information.QualificationsWhat You Will Need:· High school graduate or GED required.· AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)· CPI (crisis prevention) to be completed within first 90 daysJob Summary:The Patient Sitter performs assigned duties and responsibilities specific to the role in a consistently safe, competent and compassionate manner under the direction of the assigned nurse. Assigned duties may include providing a direct and continuous line of vision for patient observation, suicide watch and providing companionship for the assigned patient. Sitter works in cooperation with all team members in an effort to accomplish departmental goals and objectives.This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
