Patient Sitter - Nursing Float

Prime Healthcare; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL is seeking a Nursing Float observer for full-time night shifts (7:00pm–7:30am). The role involves sitting with and watching the patient to promote safety and collaborating with the RN on non-nursing tasks within your scope of training.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and healthcare exposure; current BLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire is required and must be maintained.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous healthcare experience is preferred.
• BLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Observe the patient and surrounding environment to promote safety.
• Assist the Registered Nurse with non-nursing tasks within scope of training.

Skills

Patient observation

Healthcare experience

BLS certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Department:Nursing Float

Schedule:Full Time Nights, 7:00pm - 7:30am, 3-12-hour shifts

Facility:Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical Center

Location:Aurora, IL, 60506

Responsibilities

Maintains responsibility to sit with and observe the patient and his/her surrounding environment to promote safety and prevent possible injuries. The One to One Patient Observer assists the Registered Nurse in non-nursing tasks within the scope of training and experience.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High School diploma or equivalent.

2. Previous healthcare experience preferred.

3. Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current.

Pay Transparency

Mercy Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $15.00 to $20.19. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf