Patient Safety & Comfort Sitter

UNC Health; Eden (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health in Eden, NC seeks a patient sitter to provide constant direct observation under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring patient safety, privacy, comfort, and dignity at all times.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients, maintaining safety, protecting privacy, communicating with the care team, and upholding organization policies with compassionate, respectful care. Per diem, onsite, with a variable schedule; starting pay ranges from $16.00 to $22.51 per hour.

Qualifications

• No prior experience is required.
• Exceptional customer service and verbal/written communication skills.
• Must follow infection control and Life Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Patient observation: keep patient in view at all times and document observations.
• Patient Safety: maintain sight of patient, screen items, and report concerns.
• Patient Privacy: protect confidentiality and respect patient dignity.
• Communication: listen to patient concerns, convey empathy, and report to RN.
• Conduct: perform care activities within scope, avoid personal distractions, stay with patient.
• Quality: follow policies and procedures and comply with safety standards.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Verbal and written communication

Compassion and empathy

Safety awareness

Job description

UNC Health in Eden, NC seeks a patient sitter to provide constant direct observation under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring patient safety, privacy, comfort, and dignity at all times.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients, maintaining safety, protecting privacy, communicating with the care team, and upholding organization policies with compassionate, respectful care. Per diem, onsite, with a variable schedule; starting pay ranges from $16.00 to $22.51 per hour.