Facility:
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807




Department:
1069 Emergency Dept SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:
36Hours:
6:30 PM- 7:00 AMWork Shift:
Night Shift (United States of America)CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).
Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job Description:
Responsible for maintaining the safety and well-being of assigned patients through continuous observation and monitoring. Collaborates closely with the Registered Nurse and patient care team to provide a safe environment. Communicates changes in patient condition, behavior, or safety concerns promptly and effectively to support high-quality patient care and safety. Performs any additional delegated task within defined scope of practice.Education:
▪ Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent
▪ Required, tracked by the department/leadership:
- Complete all required education for position
- Complete Phase 1 Course within thirty days of hire
- Complete Phase 2 Course and pass assessment within ninety days of hire
Experience:
▪ Preferred: Previous patient sitter experience
Skills:
▪ Must be 18 years of age or older
▪ Able to communicate and work with a wide variety of staff, patients and families
▪ Basic computer skills
▪ Ability to problem solve
▪ Flexibility and ability to remain alert to safety issues
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
▪ N/A