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





Department:
1069 Emergency Dept South
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Hours:
6:30 PM- 7:00 AM
Work 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