Sitter

Prime Healthcare; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance benefit plan

401K

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a patient sitter (observer) at Providence Medical Center–Kansas City, KS, on a per diem basis. The sitter provides continuous one-on-one observation to ensure patient safety and support, especially for those with cognitive impairment or high fall risk.

Role emphasizes non-clinical support, communication with nurses, and maintaining a safe environment. Per diem shifts are variable and require teamwork with the healthcare staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
• Within 90 days be eligible to participate in a C.N.A. Training program. (Preferred)
• BLS (AHA) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes patients who are at risk of harming themselves or others.
• Prevents falls, wandering, or removal of medical devices like IV lines or catheters.
• Provides companionship and reassurance to help reduce patient anxiety and agitation.
• Communicates any changes in patient behavior or condition promptly to nursing staff or the healthcare team.
• Assists with non-clinical needs such as helping patients with basic comfort measures or calling for assistance.
• Helps maintain a calm and safe environment for both the patient and staff.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Basic computer skills

BLS (AHA) certification

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available:Variable

Employment Type:Per Diem (PD/PRN)

Hours:Variable

Location:ProvidenceMedical Center–Kansas City, KS

We are seeking aSitter, also referredto asaPatient Observer.The Sitter in our hospital provides continuous one-on-one observation and support to patients who require close monitoring to ensure their safety. Sitters do not perform clinical procedures but play a vital role in patient safety and support, especially for patients with cognitive impairment, delirium, or high fall risk.This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Responsibilities

Work under the supervision of aRN, the patient sitter maintains constant visual observation of the assigned patient, assists in ensuring a safe and clean environment, communicates patient activity and behavior regularly to the nurse, interacts professionally and respectfully with patients, families, and healthcare team members, and provides support to peers and staff.

• Continuouslyobservespatients who are at risk of harming themselves or others, such as those who are confused, agitated, or medically unstable
• Ensures patient safety by preventing falls, wandering, or removing medical devices like IV lines or catheters
• Provides companionship and reassurance to help reduce patient anxiety and agitation
• Communicates any changes in patient behavior or condition promptly to nursing staff or the healthcare team
• Assistswith non-clinical needs such as helping patients with basic comfort measures or calling forassistance
• Helpsmaintaina calm and safe environment for both the patient and staff

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
• Within 90 days be eligible to participate in a C.N.A. Training program. (Preferred)
• BLS (AHA) certification required.

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical insurance benefit plan
• 401K

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

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