Compassionate Patient Safety & Comfort Companion

CHI; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck, ND is seeking a Patient Sitter to help provide supportive care and maintain a safe environment for patients who may be a safety risk.

You must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be listed on the Nurse Assistant Registry (or obtain placement after orientation), possess good communication and interpersonal skills, and obtain Basic Life Support Certification within orientation.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Must be listed on a Nurse Assistant Registry operated by the North Dakota Board of Nursing, State Department and consolidated Laboratories by the North Dakota Board of Nursing. If not on a registry, then must obtain placement on one immediately following orientation and training by St. Alexius Medical Center as stated in the policy “Eligibility for Employment as Nurse Assistant”
• Basic Life Support Certification within the orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Observes patients to ensure safety
• Performs routine duties as directed by patient care staff within the scope of protocol
• Seeks assistance from patient care staff as patient’s condition warrants
• Reports relevant information to RN in charge of patient
• Provides diversional activities to patient

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck, ND is seeking a Patient Sitter to help provide supportive care and maintain a safe environment for patients who may be a safety risk.

You must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be listed on the Nurse Assistant Registry (or obtain placement after orientation), possess good communication and interpersonal skills, and obtain Basic Life Support Certification within orientation.