Patient Sitter

Providence • Portland, OR

2d

About The Position

The Patient Sitter provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned telesitter patients. The first response to a patient engaging in at-risk behavior is verbal redirection. The sitter notifies nursing staff when a patient needs assistance, using a communication device or STAT Alert Alarm as appropriate. The position is with Providence Oregon Regional Shared Services at the Providence Health Plan Business Office in Northeast Portland. Part-time and full-time schedules are available.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of acute or direct healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe and surveil assigned telesitter patients.
• Verbally redirect patients who engage in at-risk behaviors.
• Notify nursing staff when patients require assistance using a communication device or STAT Alert Alarm as appropriate.

Benefits

• Free, convenient, and ample parking.
• TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit-eligible staff working within the Portland Service Area, with the listed location exclusions.
• Medical Plan Assistance Program offering free or reduced-cost coverage to eligible caregivers and dependents who qualify based on household size and income.
• Tuition reimbursement and education programs, including select tuition-paid options and up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and master's degrees in the Guild catalog; required books and fees are covered or reimbursable for select schools, subject to program funding caps.
• Paid Time Off of up to 25 days per year for benefit-eligible caregivers.
• Retirement program with employer match and discretionary contributions, alongside pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax contributions.
• Lyra Caregiver Assistance Program offering up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed