Direct Observer | Spanish Plaines Hospital | Part Time Nights

Overview At UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital, we are committed to providing the Central Florida community with leading-edge patient care, clinical training and research programs. Our teams of physicians and clinical staff work together to offer specialty services, advanced technology and clinical studies — bringing world-class, quality health care closer to you and your loved ones. UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital provides many medical services and amenities for our patients and their families and visitors. As part of the UF Health network, patients now get more — more access, more services, more specialized care, improved experiences, faster treatment — and as a result, everyone rises and moves forward together. Responsibilities As assigned by the Administrative Supervisor, under the direction of the nurse, the Direct Observer provides an environment of safety that gives the alternative to restraints. The sitter is responsible for sitting with and observing an assigned patient. No nursing care is provided. The sitter can assist with simple tasks such as reading to the patient, answering the phone, and getting ice water. Additional duties such as mouth care, feeding and ambulating can be performed only if qualified. Duties will be performed under the direction of the nurse in charge of the patient. Sitter is responsible for contacting the nurse if the patient requires anything additional. Qualifications Education

• High School Diploma/GEDLicensure/Certification/Registration
• BLSSpecial Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand

English Qualifications:

Education

• High School Diploma/GEDLicensure/Certification/Registration
• BLSSpecial Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English