Night Shift Safety Sitter — Patient Care & Observation

SouthCoast Health; New Bedford (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Earned Time Off

Employee Wellbeing

403B with match

Tuition assistance

Leadership training

Job summary

Southcoast Health in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Safety Sitter to join our Patient Care Services team. The role involves rounds and close observation of patients at risk for self-harm or injury, under supervision.

This night shift position, with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation, offers a competitive benefits package, tuition support, and opportunities for professional growth within a respected non-profit health system.

Qualifications

• Four years of high school completion or equivalent.
• Secondary healthcare training including mental health training preferred.
• Proficient computer skills including medical programs preferred.
• Previous similar patient care experience preferred.
• Education and experience equivalent to one year of experience is required.
• CPR certification required within six months.
• Must be fully vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19 or exempt with signed statement.
• Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform rounds and observe patients at risk for self-harm or injury.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Patient care experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Southcoast Health in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Safety Sitter to join our Patient Care Services team. The role involves rounds and close observation of patients at risk for self-harm or injury, under supervision.

This night shift position, with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation, offers a competitive benefits package, tuition support, and opportunities for professional growth within a respected non-profit health system.