Focused Observer (Sitter)
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Job overview
CaroMont Health is hiring a Focused Observer (Sitter). The Focused Observer provides continuous observation and surveillance for patients identified as safety risks. This role assists patients in maintaining safety through constant monitoring, either remotely via camera or by remaining physically present. The observer is expected to redirect patients from at-risk behaviors, intervene to prevent self-harm, and alert nursing staff to patient care needs.
Key focus areas include Provide continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients, Assist patients in being safe through constant monitoring, and Redirect patients from engaging in at risk behaviors.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma. Important skills include Communicate Effectively With Patients, Communicate Effectively With Families, Communicate Effectively With Employees, Communicate With Hospital Staff, Respond Quickly To Patient Behavioral Changes, and Continuous Monitoring.
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Full job description
Job Summary: The Focused Observer provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients identified as safety risks. The Focused Observer assists the patient in being safe through constant monitoring either remotely via camera or remaining with the patients at all times. The Focused Observer is expected to redirect the patient from engaging in at risk behaviors, physically intervene to prevent self-harm, and to alert the nursing staff as patient care needs arise.
Qualifications: Completion of 12th grade (high school) or equivalent. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other employees as well as the ability to communicate with hospital staff and respond quickly to patient behavioral changes. Must be capable of continuous monitoring of up to 12 patients via telesitting at one time and remaining alert at all times while on duty.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
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