Patient Sitter FT Nights McAllen

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System in McAllen, TX is seeking a patient sitter who supports the patient care team and attends to specific patient needs. This role emphasizes safety, attentive monitoring, and timely response to changes in patient condition.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, and CPI training within six months. The environment is hospital-based, with emphasis on compassionate care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification per unit needs; must be current.
• CPI training to be completed within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the patient care team and attend to specified patient needs.
• Maintain constant observation and monitoring to ensure patient safety and prevent injury.

Education

High School diploma, GED or Higher Education

BLS certification

CPI training

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY: The patient sitter role is a position providing support to the patient care team as well as directly attending to certain, specified needs of the patient. The patient assistant sitter provides constant observation and monitoring of assigned patients to ensure safety and prevention of injury.

Qualifications

• BLS upon hire or may obtain within two weeks of start date and must keep current thereafter.

Education / Licensure

• High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required.
• BLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider's Program.
• Complete the CPI training within 6 months of hire and maintain certification thereafter.

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