Patient Observation / Safety Sitter Job at University of Maryland Medical System, La Plata, MD

eFNaQkdTYWhpM1RZbm9hMCtKTzdSbGllekE9PQ==
  • University of Maryland Medical System
  • La Plata, MD

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

At University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (UM CRMC), our talented and diverse groups of professionals represent our strength. Through teamwork and a collaborative work environment, we proudly serve our patients and our community with unwavering commitment. It’s our passion for people that motivates us to do great work every single day. Consistently named among the top 100 Best Places to Work in Maryland, our team members have the opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive and stimulating environment.

Job Description

Patient Observation / Safety Sitter

Full Time Evenings

 

Great health, great opportunities.

At University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (UM CRMC), our talented and diverse groups of professionals represent our strength. Through teamwork and a collaborative work environment, we proudly serve our patients and our community with unwavering commitment. It’s our passion for people that motivates us to do great work every single day.

Consistently named among the top 100 Best Places to Work in Maryland, our team members have the opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive and stimulating environment.

As a member of our team, you will experience:

  • A supportive, stimulating, and collaborative work environment
  • A comprehensive benefits package to support your health and a balanced lifestyle - including health, vision, and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage, Tax-Free Savings Plans, and more!
  • Generous tuition reimbursement to support your continuing education and professional growth.

Under supervision of the Unit Nurse Managers, Resource Nurses, and primary care nurses, the Safety Sitter provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients. Verbally redirects the patient from engaging in at risk behaviors. Summons nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. Knowledgeable and supportive of patient and institutional confidentiality and related hospital policies.

As a Patient Observation/Safety Sitter, you’ll maintain and perform a variety of non-clinical/technical patient care and clerical activities. You will assist with patient care. Patient Observation / Safety Sitter Functions. Provides age-specific care for patients served. Assists with unit/department functions.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Experience in a health care setting is preferred.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required within six (6) months of hire

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

  • Pay Range: $17-$22.25
  • Other Compensation (if applicable):
  • Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

Job Tags

Full time, Afternoon shift,

Similar Jobs

CHRISTUS Health

Non-Certified Patient Sitter - Sitter Pool - PRN Job at CHRISTUS Health

 ...Description Summary: Responsible for monitoring assigned patients within the hospital. May assist with meals and alerting staff to...  ...: Under the direction of a licensed professional, provides sitter services for the patient who has an order for 1:1 staffing.... 

ChenMed

Cardiologist Job at ChenMed

 ...Cardiologist at ChenMed summary: As a Cardiologist, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional cardiovascular care primarily in an outpatient setting. Your responsibilities will include diagnosing and treating patients with heart-related conditions, leading... 

Stefanini Group

Senior ios developer Job at Stefanini Group

 ...industry leading, data driven, enterprise class iOS application. Our app is licensed by our...  ...rep users. The ideal applicant will help develop new versions of our application as well...  ...Experience with accessing remote API through RESTful endpoints Experience... 

Stratton Mountain

Carpenter Job at Stratton Mountain

 ...Paid sick time, FTO, Vacation Additional perks & benefits for year round employees POSITION SUMMARY Perform general carpentry work to include building, installing, repairing and maintaining of structures, furniture, doors, windows, etc. as directed. Operate... 

Pursuit Collection

Server (Homestead) Job at Pursuit Collection

 ...provide dynamic guest service at the Homestead restaurant. As a Server, you will provide excellent guest service to dining guests at all...  ...from across the globe and get to participate in tons of team events. Independent. You'll spend your days in and around our amazing...