PATIENT CARE SITTER ED- (FT 6p-6a)

Riverside Healthcare•Kankakee, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Sitter provides continuous observation and ensures the safety of patients experiencing behavioral health challenges or mental health crises. This role supports the Emergency Department team in maintaining a secure environment for patients who may be at risk of harm to themselves or others. The sitter communicates patient behaviors, needs, and any changes in condition to the healthcare team and helps create a calm, supportive atmosphere for recovery. Non-essential duties include assisting with light housekeeping tasks in patient rooms and providing support to unit staff with other non-direct patient care tasks during downtime. Participants in hospital training and educational programs as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
BLS certification required and kept current
Ability to remain calm and composed in high-stress situations.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Chemicals: None
Video Display Terminals: None
Blood and Body Fluids: Overall, minimal risk of exposure to blood and body fluids.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Minimal risk.
Speech: Required to communicate with patient and staff. Ability to ask for help.
Vision: Required to observe patients.
Smell: Needed to identify changes in patient status.
Hearing: Needed for patient and staff communication.
Touch: Contact with patients, need to distinguish between hot and cold.
Sit: 75%
Twist: 0%
Stand: 15%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 8%
Kneel: 0%
Lift: 0%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 0%
Climb: 0%
Bend: 0%
Reach above shoulders: 1%
Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
Sit: 60
Twist: 0
Stand: 60
Crawl: 0
Walk: 15
Kneel: 0
Lift: 0
Drive: 0
Squat: 0
Climb: 0
Bend: 5
Reach above shoulders: 5
Simple grasp 10 lbs. Normal weight:< 10lbs rarely.
Pushing & pulling 10-50 lbs: rarely.
Fine Manipulation: manipulation of call lights, TV controls.
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: N/A
Inside hours: 1-12
Outside hours: 0
Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Normal Range
Atmosphere: Odors
Protective Clothing Required: Latex gloves, disposable gowns, masks, hepa masks for TB.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a healthcare or patient care environment preferred but not required.
Completion of one clinical rotation in a college credited health science program preferred
Completion of one semester and actively enrolled (in good standing) in a college credited health science program; or graduate of an EMT-B training curriculum; or Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Illinois and on the Nursing Assistant Registry; or relevant and consistent work experience.

Responsibilities

Provide continuous, direct observation of patients at risk for injury or harm, ensuring their safety at all times.
Must accompany and remain within arms length of patient unless otherwise directed by nursing staff.
Perform supportive/comfort functions with approval of nursing staff (i.e., light conversation, pushing call light, reposition covers/blankets, raising bed).
Notify nursing staff immediately if there are changes in the patient's condition or behaviors that require clinical intervention.
Transport patients as assigned within the ED area.
Follow hospital policies and procedures regarding patient safety, including fall prevention, infection control, and behavior management.
Maintain a calm and supportive presence for patients, offering comfort and reassurance.
Accurately document patient activity, behavior, and interactions as required.
Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
Nationally rated employee well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work