Sitter - Emergency Department

PRN; 7p - 7a

The Sitter performs designated/delegated tasks in the provision of care for patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties include close watch assignments for high risk psychiatric, suicidal or potentially violent patients.

Requirements:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required, or higher. 

• Mandatory nonviolent crisis prevention training to be completed prior to end of orientation period and maintained annually.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Nursing Assistant training or Emergency Medical Technician training is preferred.