Patient Safety Attendant- Sitter

Prime Healthcare; Evanston, State College (IL, Centre County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated One to One Patient Observer to ensure patient safety and assist nursing staff. This role involves close monitoring of patients and providing support in non-nursing tasks, making it ideal for those looking to gain experience in a healthcare setting. With competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a great opportunity for personal and professional growth. Join a team that values your contributions and provides a supportive environment for your career advancement.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plan

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe the patient and surrounding environment to promote safety.
• Assist the Registered Nurse in non-nursing tasks.

Skills

Patient Observation

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights.

Responsibilities

The employee maintains responsibility to sit with and observe the patient and his/her surrounding environment to promote safety and prevent possible injuries. The One to One Patient Observer assists the Registered Nurse in non-nursing tasks within the scope of training and experience.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Training

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Previous healthcare experience preferred.
3. Current BLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire and maintain current.

Saint Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, including wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, ranges from $16.86 to $24.42. The exact starting compensation will be determined at the time of hiring, considering factors such as skillset, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.