Description
US:NV:Carson City Sitters
Full Time Variable Shift
About Carson Tahoe Health
CTH is a not-for-profit healthcare system with 240 licensed acute care beds, fully accredited by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ). CTH was voted 5th most beautiful hospital in the nation nestled among the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in North Carson City and only a short drive away from world-famous Lake Tahoe & Reno. We serve a population of over 250,000 and feature two hospitals, two urgent cares, an emergent care center, outpatient services and a provider network with 19 regional locations.
Summary
• Under the direction of the deparment management and the assigned Registered Nurse, this position will provide continuous observation and monitorinf of patients at high risk of cauing injury to self or others during their hosptial stay. Safely performs a variety of patient care tasks. Population served by this position is all age groups.
Qualifications
Required:
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for healthcare providers.
Must be able to show at least one of the following:
• Completion of a certified nurse's aide course within the last two (2) years.
• Completion of fundamentals of nursing (1st semester of nursing program at an accredited school of nursing.)
• Recent (within the last two (2) years) job experience as a patient care provider and completion of a certified nurse's aide course in the past.
• Completion of a hospital-specific training regarding sitter and patient care duties within thirty (30) days hire or position entry.
• Must successfully complete the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention within six (6) months of hire or position entry.
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