PATIENT SITTER

Job Description

Works under the supervision and guidance of a staff nurse to provide observation of patients. Assists with helping a nursing employee when entering a patient's room. Exercises all duties consistent with the needs of all patients/customers. Observes a patient or close observation of several patients. Respects all aspects of confidentiality with behavioral health patients. Observes room for safe environment for behavioral health patient(s), visitors and staff members. Observes patient for any behavior that could indicate potential problems for patient or staff and alerts nursing staff immediately.

* High School Graduate or equivalent required

Company Description:

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center has been serving the needs of the greater Lake Norman, Iredell and surrounding counties since 1926. The 123-bed, acute-care hospital offers comprehensive medical services and is located in Mooresville, NC. The medical campus includes 24-hour emergency medicine, women's services and The Stork Landing Maternity Center, an outpatient imaging center with a focus on women's health, cardiology and interventional cardiology, and surgical services including robotics and minimally invasive procedures, surgical weight loss, orthopedics and orthopedic spine, and an outpatient surgery center.

We are committed to excellence in customer service. This is evidenced the moment you walk through our front door and is demonstrated by the care and respect we give our patients, their families, and the community we serve. The physicians and staff at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center strive to bring the very best to your care dedication, understanding, and experience.

The benefits of working at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center are long and robust. Our benefit programs of My Health, My Reward, My Future include:

? Competitive compensation

? Paid time off plans for vacation, holidays and illness

? Health insurance coverage for medical, dental, vision and prescription medication

? 401(k) retirement plan

? Life and disability insurance

? Flexibility spending accounts

? Tuition Reimbursement

? Career growth opportunities

? Numerous associate recognition programs

The Values of I CARE - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence are the heartbeat of our organization. These values are evident in how we serve our patients, their families, our co-workers and the community.

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