PATIENT SITTER (PER DIEM DAYS) FLOAT POOL

The Valley Health System; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Excellent health plans

401(k) with company match

Job summary

The Valley Health System is seeking a patient safety-focused individual for Summerlin Hospital in Las Vegas to join our care team. You will observe and report patients identified as at risk to harming themselves or others, ensuring timely escalation and documentation.

We value high school education, prior healthcare exposure, and current BCLS certification, with Crisis Management training within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter. Join VHS for a rewarding, team-based environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.
• Current BCLS Certification is required.
• Crisis Management Course within first 90 days of employment and annually thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for observing and reporting patients identified as at risk to harming themselves or others.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Summerlin Hospital is a 496-bed hospital featuring emergency services; a busy maternity department with an average of 450 deliveries per month; a Children’s Medical Center with a NICU, a pediatric ICU and separate pediatric ER; advanced cardiovascular care, surgical services, women’s health, and oncology care. Summerlin Hospital is an accredited Chest Pain with PCI facility and a Primary Stroke Center and has received multiple awards from the American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines program.

The Valley Health System (VHS), with six hospitals in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada, is looking for exceptional people who share our vision and values. We focus on clearly defined goals designed to bring about exemplary patient care. We give our employees the structure to achieve these goals by providing advanced technological systems, processes, and practice; performance improvement and patient safety standards to foster positive patient outcomes; a collaborative practice model; evidence-based practice; and education and development programs to support recruitment and retention.

VHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). Each employee at VHS takes part in the UHS Service Excellence Program. The program is guided by three standards: "Treat everyone as a guest. Demonstrate professionalism and excellence in the things I do. Practice teamwork." The talent and dedication of all UHS employees is what makes the company unique.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Comprehensive education and training center
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies

Job Description

Responsible for observing and reporting patients identified as at risk to harming themselves or others.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

Education

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

Previous healthcare experience preferred

License/Certification

Current BCLS Certification is required. Must successfully complete Crisis Management Course within first 90 days of employment and annually thereafter.

Other

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department and reports patient welfare, safety and security to RN.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.