Mental Health Monitor/Sitter

Job Description:

• Monitors patients on suicide watch, in therapeutic restraints, or otherwise at-risk of self-harm or danger to others.
  
• Performs visual or video monitoring for patients and reports findings and observations to the licensed nurse.
  
• Completes and processes all required documentation legibly, timely, and with accuracy.
  
• Must be able to report and document changes in the patient chart regarding patient activity.
  
• Follows the directions of the medical personnel in charge of the respective unit.
  

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
  
• Experience viewing multiple monitors, observing patients, and reporting findings.
  
• Minimum six months of experience performing clerical or support services in a medical setting.