Where You’ll Work

Mercy Hospital is an 82 bed, acute care hospital located in the scenic southwestern Colorado town of Durango. It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five stars for overall hospital quality. It is recognized for excellence in orthopedic and spine surgery and for outstanding patient experience and patient safety. Mercy has also received ten consecutive 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. Our providers use state-of-the-art technology in an environment designed to promote wellbeing and healing of body, mind, and spirit. Among the many specialty services available at Mercy are emergency care (Level III trauma designation), surgical care, cardiac care (including interventional), Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Excellence, a Family Birthing Center, home care, hospice care and more. Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm, excellent schools, and year-round, world-class outdoor recreation opportunities including snow sports, river sports, hiking, biking, camping and more.





Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Safety Sitter, you will perform direct observation of patients to maintain safety, utilizing specialized training and de-escalation techniques to create a therapeutic and calming environment.

Every day you will meticulously observe patients, respond to their needs, and effectively communicate any changes in mental and/or physical status to the primary Registered Nurse and/or Nurse Leader, ensuring continuous patient safety.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong observational skills, a calm demeanor, and expertise in de-escalation techniques.
- Ensures patient safety through continuous observations of the patient's environment, including monitoring patient activities, patient belongings, and room items.
- Always maintains direct view of the patient unless instructed otherwise by a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Demonstrates the ability to utilize deescalation tech

📌 Safety Sitter (Durango)
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📍 Durango