Safety Sitter

SouthCoast Health; New Bedford (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Earned Time Off

Employee Wellbeing

403B with match

Tuition assistance

Leadership training

Job summary

Southcoast Health in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Safety Sitter to join our Patient Care Services team. The role involves rounds and close observation of patients at risk for self-harm or injury, under supervision.

This night shift position, with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation, offers a competitive benefits package, tuition support, and opportunities for professional growth within a respected non-profit health system.

Qualifications

• Four years of high school completion or equivalent.
• Secondary healthcare training including mental health training preferred.
• Proficient computer skills including medical programs preferred.
• Previous similar patient care experience preferred.
• Education and experience equivalent to one year of experience is required.
• CPR certification required within six months.
• Must be fully vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19 or exempt with signed statement.
• Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform rounds and observe patients at risk for self-harm or injury.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Patient care experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world‑class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Safety Sitter

Hours: 24hrs

Shift: Night shift with every other weekend and holiday rotation; 11:15pm - 7:15am

Location: St. Luke’s Hospital – New Bedford, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Under supervision of individually assigned Manager, Patient Care Services or Designee, perform various duties in providing rounds and observation of assigned patients who may be at risk for suicide or high risk to injury of themselves or others.

Qualifications

• Equal to completion of four years of high school or equivalent.
• Additional secondary healthcare training including mental health training is preferred.
• Proficient computer skills including medical based programs are preferred.
• Previous similar patient care experience is preferred.
• Education and experience equivalent to one (1) year of experience is required.
• CPR certification required within six months.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.
• Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range

USD $16.11 - USD $26.02 /Hr.

Rotation Schedule Requirement

Every other weekend and holiday rotation