Patient Sitter

Lifepoint Health • Florence, AL

5h • Onsite

About The Position

North Alabama Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Patient Sitter joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. North Alabama Medical Center, opened its doors in 2018, as the replacement facility for Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital, in Florence, Alabama. North Alabama Medical Center serves as a regional facility with more than 200 physicians on staff who represent more than 42 specialty areas of medicine.

Requirements

• Requires Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment; rapid learning and navigation of multiple software systems; effective English communication (read/write/speak); ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.
• BCLS required

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma preferred.
• Handle with Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe the patient and maintain a safe environment; must always have continuous and unobstructed view of the patient.
• May not adjust or remove restraints. If the patient complains of discomfort, notify the nurse immediately.
• Accompany the patient for any test or procedures off the unit.
• Accompany surgical patients to the Holding Area.
• Remain within arm’s length of the patient until relieved by the RN.
• Attempt to prevent the patient from getting out of bed if there is an activity level of bed rest ordered.
• Attempt to prevent the patient from pulling out lines/tubes.
• May assist patient to the bathroom if activity level permits and RN approves. Bathroom door will remain open and sitter will have direct view of patient at all times.
• At the discretion of the nurse, may assist with ambulation and feeding.
• Assist the patient with obtaining fluids, consuming meals, wiping their face, etc.
• May read to the patient, play a board game or cards, turn on the television and engage on general conversation.
• Refer patient requests for assistance to the nursing staff via call bell system.
• Always protect the patient’s dignity and privacy by keeping the patient covered, the patient room door closed, etc.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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