Patient Sitter

OSF HealthCare • Danville, IL

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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

Responsibilities

• Assist the nursing staff in observing and following the direction from the RN with the goal of keeping the patient safe
• Provide 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees