Patient Sitter Ft

University Medical Center of El Paso

El Paso, Texas, US
Continuous patient observation
Suicidal risk behavior monitoring
Patient environment safety checks
The Patient Sitter is responsible for continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients through a non-recording video monitoring system

Job Summary

  • The Patient Sitter is responsible for continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients through a non-recording video monitoring system.
  • Employees must observe potentially life-threatening risk behaviors exhibited by suicidal patients and verbally redirect them while notifying nursing staff.
  • The role requires maintaining strict patient confidentiality at all times and participating in shift hand-offs regarding patient behavior issues.

Matching Summary

The Patient Sitter is responsible for continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients through a non-recording video monitoring system.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Continuous patient observation
  • Suicidal risk behavior monitoring
  • Patient environment safety checks
  • Strict confidentiality maintenance
  • Shift hand-off communication

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to multi-task effectively
  • Prioritization of competing deadlines
  • Discretion in patient interactions
  • Basic computer skills proficiency
  • Microsoft Office familiarity

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Rights

Not specified

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