Patient Sitter-Seiu

Wage Range: $19.97 - $29.87 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

1.      Provides observation and documentation for patients requiring direct and indirect visual observation related to medical and/or behavioral conditions.

2.      Redirects patient behavior as needed to promote patient safety.

3.      Engages patient in diversion activities as needed.

4.      Provides assistance to the unit assigned at the direction of clinical staff.

5.      Assists with stocking of department

6.      Performs other duties as assigned.

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:

·         6 months recent experience in a health care setting

·         Customer service experience

·         Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

·         Behavioral health experience

Benefit Information:
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At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

·         Medical, vision and dental insurance

·         On-demand virtual health care

·         Health Savings Account

·         Flexible Spending Account

·         Life and disability insurance

·         Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)

·         Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees

·         Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

·         Paid Time Off/Vacation

·         Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave

·         Paid holidays

·         Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance

·         Voluntary identity theft protection

·         Voluntary legal insurance

·         Pay in lieu of benefits premium program

·         Free parking

·         Commuter benefits

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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.