Telesitter/Courier
About The Position
POSITION SUMMARY Position Summary: Provides support to the nursing staff by continuous observation and surveillance to prevent patient injury for assigned patients. First line of action is to verbally redirect the patient from engaging in at risk behaviors. Summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. Is knowledgeable and follows patient and institutional confidentiality and related hospital policies. Makes rounds to patients being monitored, transports specimens, equipment and completes courier duties. Also acts as patient sitter to provide support to the nursing staff. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education High school graduate or GED preferred Minimum Experience Hospital, clinic, or direct patient care experience preferred. Required Registration/License/Certification None
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or GED preferred
- Hospital, clinic, or direct patient care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides support to the nursing staff by continuous observation and surveillance to prevent patient injury for assigned patients.
- First line of action is to verbally redirect the patient from engaging in at risk behaviors.
- Summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
- Is knowledgeable and follows patient and institutional confidentiality and related hospital policies.
- Makes rounds to patients being monitored
- Transports specimens, equipment and completes courier duties.
- Acts as patient sitter to provide support to the nursing staff.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
