Part-Time Inpatient Patient Sitter

Xanitos • Springfield, OR

10d • $20 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Xanitos, Inc. is hiring part-time Inpatient Patient Sitters at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center in Springfield, Oregon. The role provides continuous visual and audible observation of assigned patients in alignment with a Registered Nurse (RN) and under the direction of the Xanitos Leadership team. The position is available on all shifts and includes rotational weekends and holidays. The listed hourly rate is $20.50; the posting also states an expected hourly rate of $20.00, with possible shift differential pay and bonuses depending on the position and other factors.

The sitter remains at the patient’s bedside unless properly relieved, observes and reports patient behavior and safety concerns, redirects patients from at-risk behaviors, and promptly summons nursing staff when assistance or intervention is needed. The role also includes supporting patients with distress or confusion, maintaining a safe and orderly room, escorting patients to diagnostic testing, providing limited meal and mobility assistance as directed and when safe, and communicating pertinent information during handoffs. Training and certifications required for the role, including BLS/CPR, will be provided by Xanitos.

Employment is conditional on post-offer medical screening, background screening, and a drug test. Successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The job involves prolonged sitting and standing, walking, physical activities such as climbing, bending, and kneeling, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds. The work environment includes regular exposure to fumes or airborne particles and occasional work near moving mechanical parts.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Ability to read and understand written English communications, including patient identifiers, locations, isolation precaution notifications, and other patient information needed for assigned tasks.
• CPR AED or Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS-HCP) certification required; Xanitos will provide training and certifications required for the role, including BLS/CPR.
• Completion of any unit-specific training required by the hospital partner, such as new-hire orientation.
• Must successfully complete post-offer medical screening, background screening, and drug testing.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
• Ability to perform the essential duties, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned patients visually and audibly at all times.
• Remain at the assigned patient’s bedside unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
• Verbally redirect patients from at-risk behaviors.
• Complete observation reports at assigned times.
• Provide compassionate, hospitable, cheerful, and supportive service to staff, patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Immediately summon nursing staff when a patient needs assistance, control, or nursing intervention, or exhibits unusual behavior or verbalizations; report potentially dangerous behavior or concerning conversations to the nurse.
• Identify and report patient safety issues, maintain a safe patient environment, report hazards to the charge nurse, and remove visible hazards when appropriate.
• Help calm or reorient patients experiencing distress or confusion.
• Help keep the patient’s room safe and orderly.
• Escort patients to diagnostic testing when required.
• Participate in handoffs by sharing pertinent patient information and behavior upon arrival and at the end of the assignment; ensure coverage during meal breaks and before leaving the patient for any reason.
• Assist with ordering and setting up meal trays, basic positioning, wheelchair rides, and ambulation when the patient is stable and the assigned staff nurse has determined the gait is safe; assist with ambulation when directed by the RN.
• Respect hospital and company property and respond promptly and thoroughly to emergencies and special needs.
• Follow supervisor and hospital staff direction, department policies and procedures, attendance and safety codes, confidentiality and regulatory requirements, and educational program requirements.
• Behave professionally, assist other associates as necessary, and maintain Xanitos company standards.
• Comply with facility confidentiality and patient-rights policies, including HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans may be available, subject to location, eligibility, work-hour requirements, company policy, and state law.
• Life, accident, and disability insurance may be available.
• 401(k) retirement plans may be available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) may be available.
• Employee Wellness Program may be available.
• Commuter benefits may be available.
• Shoes for Crews reimbursement may be available.
• Employee discounts to theme parks, theaters, sporting events, movies, and more may be available.
• Paid time off may include vacation of up to 80 hours per year based on actual hours worked, accrued paid sick leave, six paid company holidays per year, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED