Sitter - Emergency Services

Olympia Fields Hospital; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympia Fields Hospital is seeking a One to One Patient Observer to sit with and observe patients, promoting safety and preventing injuries. You will assist the Registered Nurse with non-nursing tasks under supervision in the Emergency Services department.

The role is per diem with night shifts (7p–7:30a) at Olympia Fields Hospital in Olympia Fields, IL. BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire, and prior healthcare exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Sit with and observe the patient and surrounding environment to promote safety and prevent injuries.
• Assist the Registered Nurse in non-nursing tasks within the scope of training and experience.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BLS (AHA) certification

Job description

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.

Overview

Department: Emergency Services

Shift: Per Diem; Nights; 7p-7:30a

Facility: Olympia Fields Hospital

Location: Olympia Fields, IL

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

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

Pay Transparency

Olympia Fields Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $18.28. 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