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Campbell County Health; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell County Health Employee Health is seeking a Patient Sitter to supervise patients and provide compassionate care before and after treatment and during long inpatient stays. You may transport patients between beds, therapy, surgery, or radiology, while never performing medical procedures.

The role requires CPR, Team Advanced and Restraint/First Aid certifications, with responsibilities spanning observation, accurate reporting, and maintaining safety and dignity for patients on nights,

Qualifications

• CPR certification, Team Advanced, Restraint and First Aid required.

Responsibilities

• Supervising patients and ensuring safety in inpatient areas.
• Assist patients with basic requests and transport as needed.
• Alert nurses and document patient behaviors accurately.
• Maintain professional appearance and hygiene; manage stress calmly.
• Be on call and available for night, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Comply with hospital policies and the Corporate Compliance Program.

Skills

Active listening

Communication

Observation

Emotional resilience

Job description

Campbell County Health · Employee Health

Nursing Support

PRN , Rotating , n/a

Posted 09/03/2026

JOB SUMMARY

A Patient Sitter supervises patients and provides compassionate care before and after treatment and during long inpatient stays. Patient sitters may also be required to transport patients. These professionals replace older forms of patient supervision like restraints and seclusion rooms. Patient sitterswork in conjunction with the various patient care Managers, Directors, and Clinical Care Supervisor, House Supervisors, RNs, AND CNAs to ensuresafety and companionship to help patients through challenging medical issues.The Patient Sitter will communicate patient safety needs by accurately documenting patient behaviors. The Patient Sitter’s work is reflective of CCH mission, vision and values.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervising patients care without distractions.
• Maintaining a safe environment for patients.
• Alerting nurses when patients need help or interventions.
• Assisting patients with basic requests.
• Transport patients to and from inpatient beds and other areas like therapy, surgery or radiology or to other facilities.
• Refraining from performing medical procedures or any unauthorized actions.
• Accurately documenting patient behaviors.
• Active listening and communication of needs and concerns.
• Ability to observe situations.
• Ability to handle emotionally distressing situations.
• Professional appearance and hygiene.
• Ability to act calmly under pressure.
• Ability to be on call, to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• May be required to work on other nursing units.
• Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.
• Complies with the hospital’s Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Education, Training, Experience:
• Education: None
• Certification: CPR, Team Advanced and Restraint and First Aid.
• Experience: None.
• Certifications required: See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.