A Sitter is an intervention utilized for patients who are presently in danger to themselves or to others. A Sitter provides observation that provides safety to certain types of patients in accordance with the patient's needs.

Responsibilities:

1. Maintains observation of patient according to patient needs.
2. May perform rounds/observations on units including but not limited to safety, quiet at night and comfort rounds.
3. Reports behavioral changes or verbalizations of self-harm/harm to others to nursing staff.
4. A nursing assistant in the role of a Sitter may provide patient care as outlined in the nursing assistant job description.

Shift: Various shifts, 8 or 12 hour shifts. Rotating days, weekends, and holidays.

Hours per Week: FT 36-40 hours, Part Time 16-32 hours

Department: PRN Nursing Float

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Supplemental pay types:

• Differential pay
• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance