Sitter

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

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Lower Bucks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Lower Bucks Hospital is a community hospital, serving the Lower Bucks County region with medical, surgical, and emergency care. Located in historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, the Hospital is well-known for its knowledgeable medical staff, including cardiology, orthopedics, radiology, wound care, and general surgery. The hospital has more than 200 physicians on staff, as well as another 700 employees.

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.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

1. Previous patient care experience or student in nursing or another medical field preferred.2. Current BLS (AHA) and maintain current.3. Possesses knowledge of medical terminology, preferred.4. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf