Sitter (PRN, Days)

Western Missouri Medical Center; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Western Missouri Medical Center is seeking a patient sitter who will observe patients to prevent harm to themselves or others and work under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or Charge Nurse on the unit.

The role emphasizes patient safety, focused attention during sitter shifts, adherence to hospital policies, and teamwork with the care staff. The position requires reliability and basic education, with a preference for high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.
• Maintain mandatory education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate positive customer service relations.
• Remain focused on the patient during the time as a sitter, no use of cell phones, tablets, computers or reading.
• Assist co-workers as needed/requested
• Support the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/Philosophy positively
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer relations

Patient focus

Teamwork

Policy compliance

Attendance

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

PURPOSE STATEMENT

The Sitter will observe patients to prevent harm to themselves or other, and the sitter will work under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or Charge Nurse of the Unit.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrate positive customer service relations
• Remain focused on the patient during the time as a sitter, no use of cell phones, tablets, computers or reading.
• Assist co-workers as needed/requested
• Support the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/Philosophy positively
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.
• Maintain mandatory education requirements.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 12 hours a day.
• Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.