Position Summary:
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) the Patient Sitter provides a high level of customer service and support to Carle patients by assuring patient safety at bedside and by distributing supplies throughout the department when there are no sitter needs.

Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
None

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
None

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
None specified

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
None specified

Essential Functions:

• Sits with patient to assure safety.
• Provides calm and caring presence at bedside.
• Informs RN, HCT, or next available medical personnel of any emergent event or behavior change experienced by the patient.
• Constantly monitor patient visually to ensure patient does not fall or pull lines / tube or attempt to harm themselves.
• Stocks supplies throughout the department when there is not a sitter need.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.