Job Description

Patient Bedside Sitter

St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions in Los Angeles. St. Francis provides vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children in our community 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, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, 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 Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, ED Approved for Pediatrics, Geriatric ED, Level III Neonatal ICU, and Level II Trauma Center.

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

1. High School Diploma or equivalent. 2. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic computer skills. 3. Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing. 4. Previous clinical experience preferred. 5. BLS (AHA) certification required at time of hire and remain current.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Pay Transparency

St. Francis Medical Center offers competitive compensation and the current compensation rate for this role is $21.00. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status. 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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