Patient Sitter

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts and flexible F

Employee assistance program

Employee discount program

Voluntary benefits: pet, legal, etc.

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare Corporation is seeking a Patient Sitter in Detroit to observe and support patient care under supervision. You will assist with basic self-care, provide comfort, and help ensure patient safety during their hospital stay.

The role emphasizes compassionate, empathetic assistance and attention to patients' behavioral needs, with responsibilities including observing, documenting observations, and notifying nursing staff as required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CPR

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Patient Sitter - 2606002516

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. If you’re dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives,

Benefit Statement

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• 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 C 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 C childcare, auto C home insurance.

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

Job Description

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

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

Facility Description

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is one of the nation’s largest hospitals specializing in rehabilitation medicine and research. RIM is known for its clinical expertise in spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedics and catastrophic injury care. The Institute houses the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery and the Southeast Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury System (SEMTBIS), one of only 16 federally designated model systems of care for brain injury care and research. RIM also operates 31 outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics.

EEO Statement

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Job: Nursing

Primary Location: MI-Detroit

Hospital/Facility: DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

Scheduled Hours : 72

Shift Type: Evening

FTE : 0.900000