ER Patient Sitter PRN – Compassionate Care Support

Lifepoint Health®; Pulaski (TN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Virtual care appointments

Mental health services

Employee discounts

Career development

Job summary

Lifepoint Health’s Southern TN Regional Health System-Pulaski seeks a Patient Sitter (ER) PRN to support the ER team with patient safety and comfort. The role involves one-on-one observation, basic patient care, and collaboration with nursing staff in a fast-paced environment.

As part of Lifepoint Health, you will contribute to delivering compassionate care while adhering to unit workflows and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Handle with Care certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Monitors and records vital signs, intake and output, and reports changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, and ambulation.
• Observes and promptly reports abnormal physical, mental, or emotional findings.
• Maintains patient rooms and common areas to ensure a clean, safe, and organized care environment.
• Supports nursing and physician staff with patient care activities and unit workflow.
• Participates in required education, competency validation, and performance improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

ADLs

Observation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lifepoint Health’s Southern TN Regional Health System-Pulaski seeks a Patient Sitter (ER) PRN to support the ER team with patient safety and comfort. The role involves one-on-one observation, basic patient care, and collaboration with nursing staff in a fast-paced environment.

As part of Lifepoint Health, you will contribute to delivering compassionate care while adhering to unit workflows and safety standards.