Patient Safety Attendant — Per Diem, Flexible Hours

Mayo Clinic; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Minnesota is seeking a Patient Safety Attendant (Sitter) to provide continuous observation and a safe environment for assigned patients. This role reports to a registered nurse and requires flexibility across days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities include constant patient observation, preventing harm, and supporting a calm, patient-centered care setting. High school diploma required; BLS within first week of start; English communication essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• On-the-job training provided with BLS certification within 1 week of start date.
• Excellent English reading and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant and alert observation for assigned patient.
• Ensure patient safety and prevent harm to self or others.
• Sit with assigned patient under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Maintain an environment focused on patient safety and comfort.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team building

Self-directed

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mayo Clinic in Minnesota is seeking a Patient Safety Attendant (Sitter) to provide continuous observation and a safe environment for assigned patients. This role reports to a registered nurse and requires flexibility across days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities include constant patient observation, preventing harm, and supporting a calm, patient-centered care setting. High school diploma required; BLS within first week of start; English communication essential.