Night Shift Patient Care Sitter | Behavioral Health Support

Lifepoint Health®; Missoula (MT); Sur place; USD 19 286 - 24 796; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Shift differential

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Comprehensive health plans

Employee assistance program

Résumé du poste

Community Medical Center in Missoula, MT, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Patient Sitter for night shifts. The role focuses on direct patient observation, safety, and companionship under RN supervision.

Ideal candidates hold a Montana CNA certification and BLS, with strong communication and calmness under pressure. The position requires weekends/major holidays and offers benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Clear communication, listening, and observation skills.
• Physical ability to sit, stand, bend, brace and lift.
• Calm, confident manner under escalation or high-stress situations.
• Critical thinking and decisive judgment with minimal supervision.
• Experience with patients needing close supervision for behavioral health preferred.
• Every third weekend and major winter/summer holidays shifts required.
• Montana CNA certification listed on the Montana Board of Nursing Nurse Aide Registry.
• Current Montana American Heart Association BLS certificate or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Assist patients with ADLs and maintaining dignity and privacy.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct patient observation and input in planning care with RN and team.
• Maintain standard of care and safe environment for behavioral health patients.
• Accompany patients to tests, procedures, and holding area for surgery.
• Remain within arm's length of the patient and notify nurse if needed.
• Assist with ambulation, feeding, fluids, and activities as approved.
• Read to patients, engage in conversation, and provide companionship.
• Refer patient requests to nursing staff via call bell system.
• Keep patient rooms and common areas clean, stocked, and orderly.

Connaissances

Communication

Observation

Physical stamina

Calm under pressure

Decision making

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Montana CNA certification

BLS certification (Montana or equivalent)

Description du poste

Community Medical Center in Missoula, MT, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Patient Sitter for night shifts. The role focuses on direct patient observation, safety, and companionship under RN supervision.

Ideal candidates hold a Montana CNA certification and BLS, with strong communication and calmness under pressure. The position requires weekends/major holidays and offers benefits and professional development opportunities.