What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Sitter PRN position at AdventHealth DeLand?
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
- Pet Insurance*
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: PRN
Shift : Days
The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Deland
701 W PLYMOUTH AVE, Deland, 32720
The role you’ll contribute:
The Patient Sitter performs assigned duties and responsibilities specific to the role in a consistently safe, competent and compassionate manner under the direction of the assigned nurse. Assigned duties may include providing a direct and continuous line of vision for patient observation, suicide watch and providing companionship for the assigned patient. Sitter works in cooperation with all team members in an effort to accomplish departmental goals and objectives.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- Sit with patients as assigned keeping the patient in site at all times.
- Maintains direct line of vision of patient at all times
- Patient must be monitored at all times including during toileting and bathing; privacy is to be maintained and staff are to utilize discretion
- Provides and records patient’s personal hygiene, comfort care, toileting, ambulation, nutrition, and hydration needs per unit/hospital standard.
- Ensures patient rooms are neat and clean.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed :
- Minimum qualifications :
- High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
- Preferred qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 months hospital or nursing home experience in a patient care setting preferred
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Patient Care
Organization: AdventHealth DeLand
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 25007285
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
