Patient Sitter - Float Pool

Swedish; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, WA is seeking a patient observer to support patient safety under the direction of the Nurse Manager or Designee. You will perform close observation, assist with basic patient care tasks as delegated by the RN, and document all activities.

Required is National Provider BLS - American Heart Association; preferred coursework toward a healthcare degree. Providence highlights strong benefits and a culture of respect and teamwork.

Qualifications

• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association required upon hire.
• Coursework toward a health care degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform close, continuous observation to maintain patient safety.
• Assist with basic patient care tasks as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
• Document all patient observation and care activities.
• Perform non-direct patient care duties as assigned.

Education

Pursuit of health care degree

Job description

Description

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, or Designee, performs a variety of tasks to ensure that the assigned patient(s) remains safe. This may include close, continuous observation to maintain patient safety, comfort, and a safe patient care environment. Basic patient care tasks may be delegated by the Registered Nurse. The attendant will document all patient observation and care activities. Also performs non-direct patient care duties as assigned.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish First Hill and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework/Training: College classes with a pursuit of health care degree.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Pay Range: $26.40 - $35.96