Patient Sitter

Lifepoint Health•Hickory, NC

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department at Frye Regional offers Board-certified emergency medicine physicians, 32 patient rooms and 3 nurses’ stations. It also provides behavioral health treatment and referral, including suicide threat and alcohol detox. High quality standards for treatment of chest pain and stroke are maintained. Sexual assault nurse examiners are specially trained to provide compassionate care and collect forensic evidence. The department treats major and minor injuries and illnesses. A helipad is available for patients with the most serious medical conditions to be airlifted directly to and from Frye Regional’s Emergency Department.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient observation and input in planning care through communication with the RN and other patient care team members.
Effectively involved with maintaining the standard of care for assigned patients through communication with the care team.
Maintains competency and possesses the skills to provide a safe environment to those medical patients requiring close supervision because of behavioral health issues.
Completes duties as assigned and performs duties under the direct supervision of the RN.