Safety Sitter

Southcoast Health; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of well-being

Competitive pay & benefits

Earned Time Off package

Wellbeing program

403B retirement plan with companymatch

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forg

Professional growth opportunities and

Job summary

Southcoast Health, a not-for-profit health system serving southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, is seeking a Safety Sitter for night shift at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, MA.

This role involves rounds, patient observation, and ensuring safety for high-risk patients, with a schedule of 32 hours per week. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification within six months, and healthcare-related training preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; healthcare training preferred.
• CPR certification required within six months.
• Experience in patient care preferred; one year equivalent.
• Proficient computer skills including medical programs.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19 or have a signed exemption.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform rounds and observation of patients at risk for suicide or high risk of injury.
• Maintain safety protocols and document observations as assigned.

Skills

CPR certification

Patient care

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Healthcare training including mental health training

Education and experience equivalent to one year of experience

Job description

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:32hrs

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.

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.

• 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.