Safety Sitter
On-siteDurango, Colorado, United States
Durango, Colorado, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeHigh School Or EquivalentEnterprise
Full TimeHigh School Or EquivalentEnterprise
Job Summary
Observe patients directly to maintain safety and utilize de-escalation techniques to create a therapeutic environment. Communicate mental and physical status changes to the primary Registered Nurse or Nurse Leader while assuming personal accountability for organizational mission and core values. Perform duties requiring sufficient vision to read medical records and hearing to interact with clients who may be unable to speak at a normal voice level. Work in an acute care hospital setting with a focus on patient safety and exceptional quality of life in Durango.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- BLS through the American Heart Association
- Vision sufficient to read medical records, instruments, documentation, and visual changes in client condition
- Hearing sufficient to interact with client who may be unable to speak at normal voice level
- Sufficient mobility and dexterity to assist patients with call lights, side rails and to react appropriately to confused or agitated patients until assistance arrives
- Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10lbs. constantly
Desired Qualifications
- De-escalation training
- Six months previous CNA or EMT experience
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