Patient Sitter (casual)

Essentia Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Educational programs

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health Virginia Hospital is seeking a patient observer to provide continuous observation and supportive care for patients at risk. The casual position focuses on safety, effective communication with the healthcare team, and adherence to HIPAA and facility protocols.

Responsibilities include alerting staff to changes, assisting with non-clinical needs, documenting observations, and maintaining a calm environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation of assigned patients to ensure their safety and prevent self-harm or injury.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team regarding the patient's condition, behavior, and any concerns.
• Assist patients with non-clinical needs, such as companionship, emotional support, and basic comfort measures.
• Follow hospital or facility protocols to maintain a safe environment for the patient.
• Notify nursing staff immediately of any changes in the patient's condition or behavior.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
• Document observations and interactions as required by facility policies.
• Support the healthcare team by fostering a calm and positive environment for the patient.

Job description

Building Location:

Essentia Virginia Hospital

Department:

2084130 FLOAT POOL - MED SURG - VIR HOSP

Job Description:

Responsible for observation and supportive care to an assigned patient to assure a safe and nurturing environment for those patients who may be deemed as a potential safety risk. Work Experience Previous experience in caring for patients or equivalent experience in a similar setting preferred, or the ability to demonstrate achievement of unit specific competencies.

Education Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide continuous observation of assigned patients to ensure their safety and prevent self-harm or injury.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team regarding the patient's condition, behavior, and any concerns.
• Assist patients with non-clinical needs, such as companionship, emotional support, and basic comfort measures.
• Follow hospital or facility protocols to maintain a safe environment for the patient.
• Notify nursing staff immediately of any changes in the patient's condition or behavior.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
• Document observations and interactions as required by facility policies.
• Support the healthcare team by fostering a calm and positive environment for the patient.

This position is a casual position.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

None

FTE:

0

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Varies

Shift End Time:

Varies

Weekends:

As Needed

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Compensation Range:

$15.64 - $23.46

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:

At Essentia Health, we're committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].

Equal Employment Opportunity:

It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.