Newport Medical Center is a true community hospital, serving the residents of Newport and surrounding areas. Specialist in cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, radiology, pediatrics and emergency medicine are available to care for you and your family. Eastern Tennessee offers peace, quiet and an easygoing style of living. Charming bed and breakfast to luxury accommodations with rustic charm, this area is full of relaxing destinations to unwind. Whether you enjoy being in nature, participating in recreational water sports, winter activities or prefer boutique / outlet shopping the options are endless. Closely located to several attractions that will surely enchant you, from historic museums to wildlife sanctuaries to festive events. We are minutes away from Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Knoxville. If you are looking for a small town feel with big city perks then look no further. We would love to have you join our team at Newport Medical Center. In this position you will work under the supervision and guidance of a staff nurse to provide observation of patients. Assist with helping a nursing employee when entering a patient's room. Exercise all duties consistent with the needs of all patients/customers. Observe a patient or close observation of several patients. Respect all aspects of confidentiality with behavioral health patients. Observe room for safe environment for behavioral health patient(s), visitors and staff members. Observe patient for any behavior that could indicate potential problems for patient or staff and alerts nursing staff immediately. High School Graduate or equivalent. Psych experience preferred. Completion of Patient Sitter training. Successful completion of orientation period. Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.