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Prime Healthcare *Patient Sitter (Part Time, Nights) in Lynwood, California
Overview
St. Francis Medical Centeris one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions serving Southeast Los Angeles. St. Francis is dedicated to providing vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children who count on the hospital for high quality and compassionate medical care. St. Francis is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Maternal-Child Health, Behavioral Health and Emergency and Trauma Care. In addition, the hospital offers a broad array of education and outreach programs that advance community health. St. Francis Medical Center is a Certified Primary Stroke Center, Approved STEMI Receiving Center for Los Angeles County and designated Baby-Friendly healthcare facility by Baby-Friendly USA. Please visitwww.stfrancismedicalcenter.comfor more information.
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality , compassion and community!
Why Prime Healthcare? (https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/why-healthcare-prime/) St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredibleopportunities to expand your horizonsand be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
St. Francis Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.
Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:
Paid time off
401K retirement plan
Outstanding Medical
Dental
Vision coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Many more voluntary benefit options! (https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/)
Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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Responsibilities
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the patient’s bedside sitter maintains constant visual observation of assigned patient. Assists in the provision of a safe and clean environment. Communicates observations of the patient’s activity and behavior on a regular basis to the assigned nurse. The sitter can also function as a virtual safety sitter, who will provide continuous remote observation of assigned patients. The virtual tele sitter will verbally redirect the patient from engaging in any at risk behaviors and will notify the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. In both capacities, the sitter will communicate in a professional manner and demonstrates respect for patient, families/significant other and other health care members as well as abide by patient and institutional confidentiality and related hospital policies. Offers support to peers and staff.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
Previous clinical experience preferred.
BLS (AHA) certification required at time of hire and remain current.
St. Francis Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. The current compensation for this role is $21.00/hr. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
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FacilitySt. Francis Medical Center
LocationUS-CA-Lynwood
ID2024-182367
CategoryAide
Position TypePart Time > 59
ShiftNights
Job TypeNon-Exempt
