Patient Sitter (Part Time, Nights)
Posted 2025-08-15
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
About the position
The Patient Sitter position at St. Francis Medical Center involves maintaining constant visual observation of assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role is crucial in ensuring patient safety and providing a clean environment while effectively communicating patient observations to nursing staff. The position may also include functioning as a virtual safety sitter, providing remote observation and support to patients.
Responsibilities
• Maintain constant visual observation of assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
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• Assist in providing a safe and clean environment for patients.
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• Communicate observations of the patient's activity and behavior to the assigned nurse regularly.
,
• Function as a virtual safety sitter, providing continuous remote observation of assigned patients.
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• Verbally redirect patients from engaging in at-risk behaviors and notify nursing staff if assistance is required.
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• Communicate professionally and respect patient confidentiality and hospital policies.
,
• Offer support to peers and staff.
Requirements
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
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• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
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• Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
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• BLS (AHA) certification required at time of hire and must remain current.
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• Previous clinical experience preferred.
Nice-to-haves
Benefits
• Health insurance
,
• Dental insurance
,
• Vision insurance
,
• 401(k)
,
• Tuition reimbursement
,
• Paid time off Apply tot his job
The Patient Sitter position at St. Francis Medical Center involves maintaining constant visual observation of assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role is crucial in ensuring patient safety and providing a clean environment while effectively communicating patient observations to nursing staff. The position may also include functioning as a virtual safety sitter, providing remote observation and support to patients.
Responsibilities
• Maintain constant visual observation of assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
,
• Assist in providing a safe and clean environment for patients.
,
• Communicate observations of the patient's activity and behavior to the assigned nurse regularly.
,
• Function as a virtual safety sitter, providing continuous remote observation of assigned patients.
,
• Verbally redirect patients from engaging in at-risk behaviors and notify nursing staff if assistance is required.
,
• Communicate professionally and respect patient confidentiality and hospital policies.
,
• Offer support to peers and staff.
Requirements
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
,
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
,
• Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
,
• BLS (AHA) certification required at time of hire and must remain current.
,
• Previous clinical experience preferred.
Nice-to-haves
Benefits
• Health insurance
,
• Dental insurance
,
• Vision insurance
,
• 401(k)
,
• Tuition reimbursement
,
• Paid time off Apply tot his job