Patient Sitter (Per Diem)

Wage Range: $19.20 - $28.72 per hour

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Job Summary
Provides assistance to the department clinical staff by monitoring and providing documentation of patients requiring direct visual observation.

Primary Duties

• Redirects patient behavior as needed to promote patient safety.
• Provides assistance to the unit assigned at the direction of clinical staff.
• Provides observation and documentation for patients requiring direct and indirect visual observation related to medical and/or behavioral conditions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Engages patient in diversion activities as needed.
• Assists with stocking of department

License, Certification, Education or Experience:

REQUIRED for the position:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire

DESIRED for the position:

• Customer service experience
• Behavioral health experience
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
• 6 months recent experience in a health care setting

Benefit Information:
Choices that care for you and your family

At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer the following benefits and resources for our per diem staff to help maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Free parking
• Participation in 457(b) retirement plan
• Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount
• Washington Paid Sick Leave (WPSL)

View a summary of our total rewards available to full and part time benefit eligible EvergreenHealth team members by clicking on the link below.

2023 Benefits Guide

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare 1199NW. Union membership is optional.