The sitter in is responsible for assisting in direct patient care according to physician orders, under direct supervision of the registered nurse. The sitter cooperates and communicates with all health team members to maintain the highest quality patient care.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required:

·         Uses common sense and special medical skills to care for the sick.

·         Uses eyes, ears, hands and fingers with skill.

·         Acts quickly in an emergency, rendering appropriate life saving measures.

·         Communicates with people.

·         Follow and/or give precise instructions.

·         Records and interprets information accurately.

·         CPR certification required.

 

 

Education:

High School Graduate, GED or equivalent work experience.

 

Experience:

Healthcare experience is desirable.