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Patient Observation / Safety Sitter
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Patient Observation / Safety Sitter
Job ID: 107024
Area of Interest: Nursing Support
Location: La Plata,MD US
Hours of Work: 3p – 11:30p
Job Facility: UM Charles Regional Medical Center
Employment Type: Supplemental/Per Diem
Shift: EVENING
What You Will Do:
Patient Observation / Safety Sitter
PRN (Supplemental) – Evening
Charles Regional Medical Center
La Plata, Maryland
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.
Job Summary
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.
What You Need to Be Successful:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Experience in a health care setting is preferred.
- HeartSaver CPR certification is required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required within six (6) months of hire
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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Patient Observation / Safety Sitter
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