Patient Sitter

OSF HealthCare • Danville, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Sitter assists the nursing staff in observing and following the direction from the RN with the goal of keeping the patient safe. The PSA provides constant supervision to assure a safe, comfortable environment to identified high risk patients who may be agitated, impulsive, disoriented and/or at risk of falling, self-injury, or inflicting self-harm.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting
• BLS and/or First Aid Certification
• Customer Service Skills
• Ability to sit and walk for long periods of time.
• Able to push and pull hospital beds and wheelchairs.

Responsibilities

• Assists the nursing staff in observing patients.
• Follows directions from the RN to ensure patient safety.
• Provides constant supervision to high-risk patients.
• Ensures a safe and comfortable environment for patients who may be agitated, impulsive, disoriented, or at risk of falling, self-injury, or inflicting self-harm.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package
• Benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings
• Focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career

What This Job Offers

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