Patient Sitter
OSF HealthCare•Danville, IL
•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 and following the direction from the RN with the goal of keeping the patient safe.
- 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
