What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Sitter Float - Downtown position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Patient Care
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
- Department: Nursing Admin- Downtown
- Shift: Nights 1900-0730
- Job ID: 176472
Overview
Patient Sitter - Float
UnityPoint-St. Luke's-Downtown (Sioux City)
Shift: Rotating nights, 1900-0730, 36 hours per week, weekend and holiday rotation
To provide additional assistance to keep identified patients safe from self-harm.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
- Ensure patient's safety by providing a safe environment
- Assist patient with routine activities
- Coordinate care with appropriate hospital personnel
- Document implementation of safety protocols
- Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
Qualifications
Education:
- High school Diploma or GED preferred.
Experience:
- None.
License(s)/Certification(s):
- None.