Job Summary
The Patient Sitter plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of assigned patients through continuous observation and attentiveness. This position is key in monitoring and reporting any shifts in the patient’s condition or behavior to nursing personnel.
Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing observation and engagement with patients to maintain their safety.
- Communicate any changes in the patient’s status or actions to the nursing team promptly.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- A valid BLS certification from the American Heart Association is necessary.
- Completion of all required hospital training programs and participation in annual safety drills is mandatory.
University Hospital, Newark NJ provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
