Patient Attendant/Patient Sitter - Entry into Medical Field! Job at 24 Hour Nurse, Weston, WV

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  • 24 Hour Nurse
  • Weston, WV

Job Description

24HourNurse is looking for Patient Attendants (Sitters) for Psychiatric/Behavioral Health Hospital located in Weston, WV!

Position: Patient Attendant/Patient Sitter; No experience necessary!

A limited number of supervisor positions also available, some experience required.

Location: Weston, WV

Shifts: 7a-7:30p or 7p-7:30a; every other weekend rotation. Shift pattern is 2-2-3. Block schedule may be available upon request.

***Shift differential offered for night shift***

Overtime is available and it is possible to be mandated to work overtime occasionally.

Length: This is an open ended contract assignment. There is no set end date.

Start Dates: Every other Monday

Orientation is about two weeks long and occurs during business hours. You can not miss any orientation.

This is an entry-level position. There are advancement and leadership opportunities!!

Patient Attendant Responsibilities:

  • Conducts patient safety rounds, patient observations, and hall monitoring and documents accurately.
  • Reports any issues, changes, or discrepancies to appropriate staff
  • Interacts with patients, observes behaviors, and notifies RN of significant observations. Documents accurately.
  • Supervises patients moving to and from treatment areas, during patient visits, and transports
  • Assists nursing staff in responding to emergency situations

A limited number of leadership positions may be available for $16.50/hr+

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Manage the patient attendants, including scheduling, breaks, call-offs, interviews, timesheets.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Direct care experience, customer service skills, and leadership skills preferred, but not required
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities
  • Must pass a 10-panel drug screen and alcohol screen prior to start
  • Must receive WV Cares clearance. Please disclose any arrests to your recruiter.
  • Valid Driver's license

Benefits:

  • Quick application process
  • Competitive pay
  • Blended rates for travelers 50+ miles for housing and meals
  • Opportunity for contract extension
  • Medical benefits, dental, and vision available (please ask for quote)
  • Retirement savings plan available
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment

If you are interested in proceeding, please send me your:

  • Resume
  • Driver’s license
  • Three reference, at least one of which must be professional
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Also please send your BLS certification and/or COVID card, if you have one. It is OK if you do not.

Please don’t hesitate to call, text or e-mail me with any questions!

Job Tags

Contract work, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift, Weekend work,

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