Patient Sitter

Returning Applicant or New Applicant?; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Generous PTO

Career development

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare's DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Michigan is seeking a Patient Sitter to observe and monitor patients under direct supervision, providing safety interventions and assisting with basic self-care. This role accompanies patients for clinical studies, documents pertinent data, and notifies nursing staff when necessary.

The position is full-time with a Nights shift, requiring a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification is desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a formal CPR course desirable.

Responsibilities

• Observe and monitor assigned patient behavior under direct supervision.
• Provide safety interventions and assist with basic self-care needs.
• Accompany patients for clinical studies and document pertinent data for observations.
• Notify nursing personnel when necessary.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification desirable

Job description

Patient Sitter-2606003869

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you’ll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey.

Benefits Statement

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, and according to established procedures, observes and monitors assigned patient(s) behavior.

Provides safety interventions and basic self care needs as needed while providing attention to specific patients behavioral needs.

Accompanies patient(s) for clinical studies, documents pertinent data for observations and notifies appropriate nursing personnel when necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a formal CPR course desirable.

Facility Description

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Oakland County is committed to outstanding customer service and medical care. This hospital features the Harris Birthing Center with all private birthing suites, the Charach Cancer Treatment Center (affiliated with the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center), cardiac services, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient diagnostic care. For emergency services, obstetrics and ambulatory surgery, Huron Valley-Sinai consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the nation.

EEO Statement

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Job

Nursing

Primary Location

MI-Commerce Township

Hospital/Facility

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital

Job Type

Full-time

Shift Type

Nights

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