PATIENT SITTER (PER DIEM DAYS) FLOAT POOL
UHS
Summary
Responsible for observing and reporting patients identified as at risk to harming themselves or others.
Job description
Job Description
Responsible for observing and reporting patients identified as at risk to harming themselves or others.
Job Requirements
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Experience: Previous healthcare experience preferred.
- License/Certification: Current BCLS Certification is required.
- Must successfully complete Crisis Management Course within first 90 days of employment and annually thereafter.
- Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department and reports patient welfare, safety and security to RN.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous healthcare experience preferred
- Current BCLS Certification is required
- Must successfully complete Crisis Management Course within first 90 days of employment and annually thereafter
- Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department
- Reports patient welfare, safety and security to RN
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Education & Training Center
- Career Development Programs
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.