Job Information
Dignity Health Patient Sitter in Prescott, Arizona
Overview
At Dignity Health , living our values means bringing passion into action every day. Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center (https://www.yrmc.org/) (DH-YRMC), now part of CommonSpirit Health, is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services including network-wide opportunities to advance your career.
Our exceptional benefits package includes:
Competitive compensation
Flexible scheduling
Career growth opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Relocation assistance for eligible positions
What started as a simple community hospital, is today a state-of-the-art healthcare system with two acute care hospitals, a network of primary and specialty care clinics, outpatient health and wellness centers, cardiac diagnostic centers, and outpatient medical imaging centers.
As you build your career at DH-YRMC, you’ll find Prescott is an inspiring place to live, work, and enjoy the outdoors.
It is an inviting community with bygone charm and modern amenities.
Local residents enjoy four spectacular seasons, while the area offers nearly year-round sunshine for any outdoor adventures.
The carefree, relaxed lifestyle offers short commute opportunities, so you can focus on your career and your family.
Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center extends this feeling with a strong sense of family, security, and belonging. Our compassion and commitment to quality care have earned awards, such as the Stroke Care Excellence Award (2022), Neuroscience Excellence Award (2021, 2020), and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Awards (2020, 2021) and have placed us at the top of the charts in community and nationwide in healthcare. Come experience the incredible quality-of-life that Dignity Health-YRMC and Prescott have to offer! #hellohumankindness
Responsibilities
A patient sitter associate is an entry level position assisting nurses in direct patient care activities. The position provides 24 hour coverage making observations of any problems the patient may be experiencing while assuring patient safety in the designated hospital clinical units. Under the direct supervision of the nurse the candidate must demonstrate ability to quickly make decisions to report changes in patient conditions/situations. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with Dignity Health's mission and policies around safe patient care.
Qualifications
Minimum
High School Diploma/GED
American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Customer Service & Effective Listening skills required
Preferred
- Experience in healthcare desired
Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements
Pay Range
$18.00 - $19.94 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.