What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Sitter - Emergency Department (ED), Rotating, Per Diem position at Valley Regional Hospital?
Are you ready to join a staff of like-minded professionals that strive to provide compassionate, affordable, high-quality care in our community?
At Valley Regional Hospital, patients are the center of our coordinated care system and right now we have an opening for a Patient Sitter to join our team.
At the direction of the RN or Paramedic, and assigned to a specific patient, the Patient Sitter will remain in constant attendance with the patient to help maintain the patient's safety.
The primary responsibility of the Patient Sitter is:
- Remain in constant attendance with the assigned high-risk patient until relieved by a qualified individual. This includes when the patient leaves the unit for procedures or tests.
- Perform specific activities (non-nursing) at the direction of the patient's nurse/paramedic.
- Report any observed changes in the patient's condition to the patient's nurse/paramedic.
- Obtain immediate assistance from the patient's nurse/paramedic in the case of any unusual circumstances, or with any restrained patient who needs assistance or attention.
- May read, play cards/games with, and/or interact with the patient.
- Maintain patient confidentiality according to the confidentiality policy at all times
An ideal candidate would have the following qualifications:
- Previous healthcare experience involving direct interactions with a patient.
- Must be able to relate easily to both children and adults with all types of illnesses.
Start your application now; we can’t wait to talk to you.
VRH employees enjoy a low-cost comprehensive benefits program with highlights below:
- Free medical and dental plan options
- Vision insurance
- Retirement (403b) with match
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account with employer contribution
- Short Term Disability / Life insurance covered by VRH
- Robust ETO accrual with an optional annual cash out
- Onsite wellness initiatives include reimbursements
- Educational Reimbursement
Valley Regional is an equal-opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
