PATIENT SITTER-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SAFETY ATTENDANT
Job Description
Beebe Healthcare
Internal Number: 8972
Why Beebe?
Become part of the Beebe team – an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.
In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:
- Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
- Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
- Paid Time Off
- Long Term Sick accrual
- Employer Contribution Plan
- Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
- Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
- College Bound 529 Savings Plan
- Life Insurance
- Beebe Pers via WorkAdvantage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
Overview
Under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, the nursing assistant performs various duties in the care and treatment of patients in accordance with established methods and procedures of the Medical Center.
Responsibilities
- Continuously observes patients’ behavior, mental status and activities, notifies RN of any changes or unusual occurrences.
- Consistently and independently maintains a safe, clean environment for patients.
- Consistently adheres to established BBMC Close Observation Patient and Suicidal Patient Protocols
- Consistently and independently documents patient observation data on the Close Observation Supervision Record.
- Reports maintenance needs.
- Utilizes universal precautions.
- Gives accurate report to oncoming shift.
- Provides patient with explanations as necessary but does not counsel or provide opinions.
- Escorts patients when leaving the unit for activities and scheduled tests.
- Demonstrates the ability to set limits for patients and other de-escalation techniques.
Qualifications
- Must read the BBMC Close Observation and Suicidal Patient Protocols and successfully complete the accompanying test. CPI certified.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients using a microphone and headset Basic Computer skills.
Credentials
- BLS – Basic Life Saving Certification (preferred)
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent required or must obtain GED within 6 months of hire date.
Entry
USD $16.50/Hr.
Expert
USD $25.58/Hr.
Beebe’s five satellite campuses offer imaging, physical rehabilitation, and lab services, as well as walk-in care centers. In addition, Beebe offers Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine and Diabetes Management & Medical Nutrition Therapy.
With a mission to serve the community, Beebe also offers many free screenings and outreach programs through its Population Health Department; and advanced medical care for those who are recuperating at home through Beebe Home Care Services.
Beebe is also training the next generation of nurses through the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, located behind the Medical Cente…r in Lewes.
Beebe’s Medical Staff has grown tremendously since the early 1990s. Employed physicians through Beebe Medical Group and our affiliated physicians on Beebe’s Medical Staff now serve patients from Milford to Millville in specialties including cardiac surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatric neurology, and surgical oncology.
Beebe is proud to offer quality care, close to home for the residents and visitors of Sussex County.
Source ⇲
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