Safety Sitter

Overview
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Responsibilities
Wellstar Douglas Hospital - We are seeking a Sitter to join our Team!
Safety Sitter positions are currently available at all Wellstar facilities. Additional information on location will be provided. Day, night and weekend shifts available as needed. Please select preferred locations and shifts during application process.
The Safety Sitter role will primarily function as a constant observation for patients requiring continuous observation and will report changes in the patient's condition to appropriate health care team member. The Sitter will be under the direction of the registered nurse assigned to the patient being cared for or the clinical supervisor on duty.

• Wellstar is pleased to announce that we increased minimum starting rate of pay to $14.00 in 2021.
• Sitters may also be eligible to participate in our Wellstar funded Certified Nursing Assistant Training program now available at all facilities.

Apply today and a member of our recruiting team will be in touch
Qualifications
This is a PRN (as needed) position
Required Minimum Education

• High school diploma or equivalent from accredited program required;
• Must attend and successfully complete the WellStar Sitter Course within the first 30 days of employment.

Preferred Minimum Licensure/Certification

• Graduate from a CNA Program preferred or completion of first semester nursing clinical rotations including nursing fundamentals preferred.

Preferred Minimum Experience

• Previous healthcare experienced preferred.

Required Minimum Skills

• Ability to read, write and speak the English language;
• Ability to hear and see alarms and digital readouts;
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills; Ability to collaborate with other healthcare providers in the provision of patient care;
• Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations is essential.

We’d like to invite you on a career journey like no other! In return for your contributions, we’ll help you make the most of all life’s moments – on and off the job. Wellstar Total Rewards is designed to provide for your total well-being, including: Your Wellness, Your Pay, Your Future, Your Joy. We think it’s pretty simple – we care for our team members and our team members care for the community.


Make a difference in patients’ lives… and your own! Here, it’s more than healthcare – it’s CareerCare!