Job Details
A Sitter is an intervention utilized for patients who are presently in danger to themselves or to others.A Sitter provides observation that provides safety to certain types of patients in accordance with the patient's needs.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains observation of patient according to patient needs.
- May perform rounds/observations on units including but not limited to safety, quiet at night and comfort rounds.
- Reports behavioral changes or verbalizations of self-harm/harm to others to nursing staff.
- A nursing assistant in the role of a Sitter may provide patient care as outlined in the nursing assistant job description.
Shift:Various shifts, 8 or 12 hour shifts. Rotating days, weekends, and holidays.
Hours per Week:FT 36-40 hours, Part Time 16-32 hours
Department:PRN Nursing Float
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Supplemental pay types:
- Differential pay
- Overtime pay
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance