Patient Sitter PRN

A Patient Sitter provides direct patient observation and input in planning care through communication with the RN and other patient care team members.

Is effectively involved with maintaining the standard of care for assigned patients through communication with the care team.

Maintains competency and possesses the skills to provide a safe environment to those medical patients requiring close supervision because of behavioral health issues.

Completes duties assigned and performs duties under the direct supervision of the RN.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Applicants should possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Additional requirements include:

Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS).

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Clear communication, listening and observation skills.

Ability to respond swiftly - physically able to sit, stand, bend, brace and lift at a moment's notice.

Calm confident manner and able to remain calm during moment of escalation or high stress.

Maintain composure with distressed or combative patient(s).

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people.

We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.

We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.