Patient Sitter – Per Diem Day Shifts (Acute Care)

Prime Healthcare; Bath Addition (PA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol, PA is seeking a Patient Sitter for per diem shifts to support RN staff in maintaining a safe environment. This role involves assisting with patient care under direct supervision and requires current BLS certification and medical terminology knowledge.

The ideal candidate will have prior patient care experience or be a nursing/medical student, with at least six months in acute care settings.

Qualifications

• Previous patient care experience or student in nursing or another medical field preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) and maintain current.
• Possesses knowledge of medical terminology, preferred.
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

Responsibilities

• A Patient Sitter is an unlicensed non-certified assistive person who assists with maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Skills

Patient care experience

BLS certification

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

Nursing or medical field background

Job description

Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol, PA is seeking a Patient Sitter for per diem shifts to support RN staff in maintaining a safe environment. This role involves assisting with patient care under direct supervision and requires current BLS certification and medical terminology knowledge.

The ideal candidate will have prior patient care experience or be a nursing/medical student, with at least six months in acute care settings.