Sitter Technician, Flex Pool, PRN Nights

Job Summary

Participates in maintaining a safe, calm environment for their patient by providing continuous observation of patient safety and reporting any changes to the nurse. Provides line of sight or one to one close observation level of patient monitoring, direct patient care to include patient engagement, immediate intervention to ensure patient safety, de-escalation of patient agitation or aggressive behavior, patient escort or take-down, and patient restraint securement as needed. Part of the health care team who shares in the reorienting and diversional care of the patient by providing companionship such as engaging in conversation and/or reading to the patient. They will stay with their patient for the duration of their shift and accompany their patient off the unit for tests and procedures. Cert Note: Crisis Prevention Certification (CPI) required to be obtained within 90 days from the date of hire.

Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Education Preferred

High School Diploma/GED

Experience

None

License and Certification

• Crisis Prevention Certification (CPI) Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Location

Location Overview

Baptist Health, founded in 1955, is North Florida’s most comprehensive health care system and the area’s only non-profit, mission-driven, locally governed health care provider. Baptist Health has over 200 points of care throughout the Northeast Florida region, including our six award-winning hospitals: Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Wolfson Children’s Hospital, Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Baptist Medical Center Clay, Baptist Medical Center Nassau and Baptist Medical Center South. The most preferred health care system in the region, Baptist Health also includes 57 primary care offices, as well as home health, behavioral health, pastoral care, rehabilitation services, occupational health and urgent care.