Sitter

Prime Healthcare; Rumford (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Rumford Hospital is seeking a One to One Patient Observer to sit with patients, observe their environment, and promote safety. The role supports the Registered Nurse in non-nursing tasks within the scope of training.

The employment status is Per Diem with a variable shift. The compensation is competitive, with starting pay determined at hire based on experience, credentials and other factors, and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain.

Responsibilities

• Observe patient and surroundings to promote safety.
• Assist RN in non-nursing tasks within the scope of training and experience.

Skills

Patient observation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BLS (AHA) certification

Job description

Overview

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org.

Responsibilities

Maintains responsibility to sit with and observe the patient and his/her surrounding environment to promote safety and prevent possible injuries. The One to One Patient Observer assists the Registered Nurse in non-nursing tasks within the scope of training and experience.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2. Previous healthcare experience preferred.
• 3. Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current.

Pay Transparency

Rumford Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $20.00 to $23.75. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

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