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Sitter - DeKalb Sitter Services - PRN

Huntsville Hospital Health System

#Confidentiality #Patient Care #Nursing #Healthcare #Safety Practices #Ethics #Stress Management #Hazard Reporting #1:1 Care

Quick overview

The sitter provides direct observation of patients requiring 1

1 care, particularly those at high risk for falls or on suicide precautions. They must maintain confidentiality and enforce safety practices.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and ideally have at least two years of experience in a hospital or medically related environment. They should be able to follow directions, perform work according to department standards, and function effectively under stress.

high schoolConfidentialityFollowing DirectionsSafety PracticesStress ManagementPatient ObservationReporting Hazards

Job description

Overview In partnership with the nursing unit staff, provides direct observation of patients who require 1:1 care. Some examples include patients at high risk for falls and patients on suicide precautions.

Responsibilities

Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired regarding person, financial, medical or employment of patients, families, and employees of DRMC. Must follow and enforce accepted safety practices for patients and DRMC. Must report hazards and initiate appropriate action. Must participate in safety instructional programs. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the essential functions of this position as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Qualifications

Education: Ability to read and write and exhibit proficiency in nursing assistant care and oral communication skills.

Experience

Desirable characteristics include at least one year of experience as a Nursing Assistant, preferably in the area of application.
Must be able to follow directions and perform work according to department standards under the supervision of an RN.
Must be emotionally mature and able to function effectively under stress. About Us DeKalb Regional Medical Center celebrated its 35th anniversary in October 2021. Throughout its history, the team of healthcare providers here have been proud to serve the people of Fort Payne, Alabama. Today, DeKalb Regional is 134-beds and offers comprehensive services including cardiac catheterization, geriatric psychiatric services, women’s and children’s services, bariatric services, orthopedics services, and many more. DeKalb Regional and its physicians serve patients from throughout Northeast Alabama and Western Georgia. DeKalb Regional is committed to providing quality care close to home. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and the American College of Cardiology as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. It was also awarded the 2023 Get with the Guidelines Rural Stroke Bronze Quality Award from the American Heart Association. In fall of 2023, DeKalb Regional was one of seven hospitals in Alabama to receive an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group. DeKalb Regional Medical Center has 500 employees and more than 100 members of the medical staff.