Patient Sitter (Emergency Department)

Fort Defiance, AZ - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 15 - 18

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

CLOSING DATE: Friday October 3 2025 by 4:00 p.m.

Salary Range: $15.45 - $18.24 per hour

**APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVERS LICENSE**

** RESUME AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED**

ESSENTIAL DUTIES FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Obtains verbal report from the patients nurse to include information regarding the patients identified care needs diagnosis visual auditory or language barriers as well as any special consideration (nothing by mouth bed alarms etc.).
Positions self in patient room at bedside to maintain constant visual observation of the patient. Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed by the nurse. Accurately and legibly records data collected and notifies registered nurse of any untoward events behavioral changes violent behavior etc.
Obtains instruction from nurse regarding ambulation limitations and course of action for redirection of patient if needed.
Observant of the patients activity and behavior and communicates on a regular basis to the nurse. Receives direction from the nurse re: what to report to whom and how.
Functions cooperatively as a team member. Responds as directed by House Supervisor to changing patients/changing units.
Communicates in a professional manner and demonstrates respect for patient families/significant other and other health care members.
Complies with all hospital rules regulations and nursing standards.
Verbalizes understanding and responsibilities during all TMC emergency codes.
Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Uses and discloses only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job.
Other duties as assigned.

MANDATORY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:
Six (6) months experience as a caregiver in any setting.
Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalency (HSE).
Certificate:
Valid American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and maintain certification.

**Please email degree transcripts license and certifications to **

NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE:

FDIHB and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation and in accordance with Navajo Nation law has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered.

CLOSING DATE: Friday October 3 2025 by 4:00 p.m.Salary Range: $15.45 - $18.24 per hour**APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVERS LICENSE**** RESUME AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED**ESSENTIAL DUTIES FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Obtains verbal report from the patients nurse to include ...

CLOSING DATE: Friday October 3 2025 by 4:00 p.m.

Salary Range: $15.45 - $18.24 per hour

**APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVERS LICENSE**

** RESUME AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED**

ESSENTIAL DUTIES FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Obtains verbal report from the patients nurse to include information regarding the patients identified care needs diagnosis visual auditory or language barriers as well as any special consideration (nothing by mouth bed alarms etc.).
Positions self in patient room at bedside to maintain constant visual observation of the patient. Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed by the nurse. Accurately and legibly records data collected and notifies registered nurse of any untoward events behavioral changes violent behavior etc.
Obtains instruction from nurse regarding ambulation limitations and course of action for redirection of patient if needed.
Observant of the patients activity and behavior and communicates on a regular basis to the nurse. Receives direction from the nurse re: what to report to whom and how.
Functions cooperatively as a team member. Responds as directed by House Supervisor to changing patients/changing units.
Communicates in a professional manner and demonstrates respect for patient families/significant other and other health care members.
Complies with all hospital rules regulations and nursing standards.
Verbalizes understanding and responsibilities during all TMC emergency codes.
Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Uses and discloses only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job.
Other duties as assigned.