Patient Sitter Resource Team Per Diem Days MMH

UHS•Bradenton, FL

92d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing bedside presence to assure the safety of a patient who is a safety risk to self or others, disoriented, confused or a Baker Act. Alerts Nursing Staff to any patient care needs. Sitters may assist with simple patient needs such as water or help with feeding, but only under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Demonstrates Service Excellence at all times. Other duties as assigned. About Manatee Memorial Hospital (MMH): Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida, has served the citizens of Manatee, Sarasota and surrounding counties for over 70 years. Part of the Manatee Healthcare System, the hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. The 295-bed hospital with over 800 physicians, residents and allied health professionals, offers advanced healthcare services in a caring and compassionate environment. Services include cardiac care and cardiovascular medicine, emergency care for all ages, surgery services — including robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci® Surgical System, a weight–loss program, orthopedic services, outpatient and inpatient radiology and rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep, oncology, wound care and women’s and children’s services. Manatee Memorial Hospital also offers a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for babies with special needs. MMH offers comprehensive benefits such as: • Challenging and rewarding work environment • Competitive Compensation • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan • Generous Paid Time Off • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan • Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Nice To Haves

Vocational/Technical School/Diploma
State of Florida Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing bedside presence to assure the safety of a patient who is a safety risk to self or others, disoriented, confused or a Baker Act.
Alerts Nursing Staff to any patient care needs.
Sitters may assist with simple patient needs such as water or help with feeding, but only under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Demonstrates Service Excellence at all times.
Other duties as assigned.