Job Details

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or designee, the Sitter may be a clinical and/or non-clinical person who provides patient safety services, through visualization, and within close proximity to patient(s) who are at risk of hurting/harming themselves or others. The Sitter patient population may include individuals with suicidal and/or psychotic behavior or medical conditions that cause confusion and/or inability to comply with healthcare directives. The Sitter does not provide or perform direct patient care but supports the healthcare team in supervising the patient(s) to prevent or minimize harm.

Benefits

• Flexible Scheduling
• Opportunities for Career Growth
• Competitive Pay

Responsibilities

• Monitor the behavior and habits of a specific patient in the hospital.
• Communicate promptly with the supervising RN regarding patients' needs, concerns, or questions.
• Assist in safely ambulating the patient as permitted by the healthcare team.
• Notify healthcare team members when necessary.
• Respect the rights, privacy, and opinions of patients and their families.
• Focus actively on the patient assigned to the sitter.
• Refrain from any activity other than sitting (e.g., using cellphone, watching TV, reading, logging into a computer, visiting with others).
• Show empathy, concern, and a caring approach to patients and families.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times to protect patient rights and departmental integrity.
• Keep current educational records, including licensure/certification per hospital policy.
• Assist in crisis situations, such as performing CPR or restraining violent patients.
• Understand Code announcements (Code Blue, Code Red, etc.) as per the Safety Manual.
• Follow proper Code notification procedures, acting quickly and calmly in emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Fluent in English.
• Work at least 3 shifts per month to remain active.
• Experience as a licensed/certified healthcare worker (e.g., LVN, ER tech, CNA, medical assistant, mental health worker) or completed initial Sitter Orientation and Competency course.
• BLS certification.
• MABPRO Certification.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.