Full-Time Inpatient Patient Sitters

Xanitos • Springfield, OR

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Xanitos, Inc. is hiring full-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. All shifts are available, with rotational weekends and holidays. The posting advertises pay of $20.50 per hour, while its compensation details state an expected hourly rate of $20.00, with possible shift differential pay and bonuses where applicable.

Patient sitters monitor patient condition and behavior, help redirect patients from at-risk behavior, maintain a safe and orderly environment, and promptly alert nursing staff to assistance needs, unusual behavior, or potential safety concerns. The role also includes completing observation reports, supporting patient comfort and basic needs within the RN’s direction, escorting patients for diagnostic testing, and communicating pertinent information during handoffs. Training and certifications required for the role, including BLS/CPR, will be provided by Xanitos.

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 is required; Xanitos will provide training and certifications required for the role, including BLS/CPR.
• Ability to perform the essential duties adequately, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
• Successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
• Post-offer medical screening, background screening, and drug testing are required.
• Any unit-specific training required by the hospital partner, such as new-hire orientation.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor assigned patients visually and audibly, remaining at the bedside unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
• Verbally redirect patients from at-risk behaviors and assist in calming or reorienting patients who are distressed or confused.
• Complete observation reports at assigned times.
• Immediately summon nursing staff when a patient needs assistance, control, or nursing intervention, or exhibits unusual behavior or verbalizations; report potentially dangerous behavior and concerning conversations to the nurse.
• Collaborate to identify and report patient safety issues, maintain a safe patient environment, and report hazards to the charge nurse; remove visible hazards as appropriate.
• Help keep the patient's room safe and orderly.
• Escort patients when diagnostic testing is required.
• Participate in handoffs by sharing pertinent patient information and behavior when arriving on the unit and completing the shift assignment; arrange coverage during meal breaks and before leaving the patient.
• Assist with ordering dietary trays, setting up meal trays, basic patient positioning, wheelchair rides, and ambulation when the patient is stable and has been cleared as safe by assigned staff; assist with ambulation when directed by the RN.
• Respond rapidly and thoroughly to emergencies and special needs.
• Interact hospitably, cheerfully, compassionately, and supportively with staff, patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Follow supervisor and hospital staff direction, department policies and procedures, attendance and safety codes, confidentiality and regulatory requirements, facility HIPAA policies, and patient rights policies.
• Complete department and hospital educational programs, behave professionally, maintain Xanitos standards, respect company and hospital property, and assist other associates as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Commuter benefits
• Shoes for Crews reimbursement
• Employee discounts to theme parks, theaters, sporting events, movies, and more
• Paid time off, including vacation, accrued sick leave, six paid company holidays per year, bereavement leave, and jury duty

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED