PATIENT SITTER PRN-UHR FLOAT

Union Health; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time / on-call schedules

Paid time off starting day one

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per

Job summary

Union Hospital is seeking a PRN on-call Night Patient Sitter in Terre Haute, IN. You will monitor patients, support safety, and assist in maintaining a calm, compassionate environment under the direction of the UHR Director.

Role emphasizes observation, communication with care teams, and adherence to hospital protocols to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous healthcare or patient-facing experience preferred.
• Strong communication and observation skills.
• Ability to remain attentive and responsive during patient monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients to ensure safety and comfort.
• Support patient safety and comfort in a hospital setting.
• Communicate patient needs and changes to nursing staff.
• Observe and document patient conditions as directed.

Skills

Patient observation

Communication

Safety awareness

De-escalation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Union Hospital · UNION HEALTH REGIONAL HOSPITAL

TERRE HAUTE , IN

PRN (ON-CALL) , NIGHT , 1800-0630

You belong at Union!

Why Union?

Union Health is an award-winning integrated health system and the Wabash Valley's largest employer. Union Health is an independent and not-for-profit health system. Union Health consists of Union Hospital, Union Hospital Regional, Union Hospital Clinton, and Union Medical Group. Union Health offers a full spectrum of healthcare career opportunities across the continuum of care. The organizations that make up Union Health have a long tradition of serving the health care needs of West Central Indiana and East Central Illinois residents, stretching back more than 125 years.

The Patient Sitter plays an important role in supporting patient safety and comfort while they are in the hospital. You will help ensure patients are monitored, supported, and cared for in a safe and respectful environment.

This role reports to the UHR Director.

Essential & valuable skills gained (in this unit or in this department):

• Patient observation and safety awareness
• Communication with patients and healthcare teams
• Understanding hospital workflows and departments
• De-escalation and compassionate patient support
• Exposure to clinical environments and patient care settings

(Unit / Dept.) Successes and Designation

• Part of a collaborative care team focused on patient safety
• Supports hospital units in maintaining high-quality patient care
• Contributes to a culture of compassionate service across Union Health

(Unit / Dept.) Training & Onboarding Culture

• Structured orientation and department-specific training
• Supportive team environment with experienced healthcare professionals
• Ongoing guidance to build confidence in patient observation and safety practices
• Observe and monitor patients to help ensure their safety and well-being
• Communicate respectfully and compassionately with patients and care team members
• Assist with maintaining a safe patient environment
• Understand basic bed functions, exit alarms, and room safety features
• Notify nursing staff of patient needs or changes in condition

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous healthcare or patient-facing experience preferred
• Strong communication and observation skills
• Ability to remain attentive and responsive during patient monitoring

In addition to competitive pay, Union co-workers enjoy :

• Part-time and Full-time schedules
• Paid Time Off starting day one.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year.
• Success Sharing
• 403bRetirement Employer Match.
• Much More!

Be part of an organization that is dedicated to your work-life balance, career, growth, and development. Union Health, U Matter and U Belong.

Please note that the salary information provided on the career site for this position opening may not necessarily reflect the accurate compensation associated with the role. We encourage candidates to inquire further and engage in direct communication with Union Health for comprehensive salary details.

As an EOE/AA employer, Union Hospital, Inc. will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.