Patient Sitter

About the Unit

The Constant Observation Unit provides support to the In-patient and Emergency Center by allocating staff that will supervise and monitor patient requiring continuous or one to one monitoring because of high risk of self-harm aggression or other safety concerns to ensure patient safety and well-being.

About Wayne Hospital

Recognized by the US News & World Report as a high-performing facility in congestive heart failure chronic obstructive pulmonary disease kidney failure and maternal services. It has been serving the community since 1957 and has a long-standing partnership with Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help handle a variety of health and communicable disease concerns.

Scope of Work

The Patient Sitter under the supervision of an RN provides close observation of patients and assists in the provision of a safe and clean environment. Assists with activities of daily living unless the patient needs are beyond the Patient Sitter scope. The RN delegates to the Patient Observation Aide the patients identified care needs diagnosis visual auditory or language barriers as well as any special consideration (NPO bed alarms etc.). Maintains constant observation of the patients activity and behavior and communicates regularly to the nurse.

Range of Pay

• Range of pay between $15.76 and $18.98 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you like restaurants phone plans spas and more!

• Optional identity theft protection home and auto insurance pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

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