Patient Sitter

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🌍 Remote📍 Lynwood, CA, USCONTRACTOR

About this role

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions in Los Angeles. St. Francis provides vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children in our community who count on the hospital for high quality and compassionate medical care. St. Francis is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and Emergency and Trauma Care. In addition, the hospital offers a broad array of education and outreach programs that advance community health. St. Francis Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, ED Approved for Pediatrics, Geriatric ED, Level III Neonatal ICU, and Level II Trauma Center. Please visit www.stfrancismedicalcenter.com for more information. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to compassion, quality, and service!

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the patient’s bedside sitter maintains constant visual observation of assigned patient. Assists in the provision of a safe and clean environment. Communicates observations of the patient’s activity and behavior on a regular basis to the assigned nurse.  The sitter can also function as a virtual safety sitter, who will provide continuous remote observation of assigned patients. The virtual tele sitter will verbally redirect the patient from engaging in any at risk behaviors and will notify the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. In both capacities, the sitter will communicate in a professional manner and demonstrates respect for patient, families/significant other and other health care members as well as abide by patient and institutional confidentiality and related hospital policies. Offers support to peers and staff. 

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
  • Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
  • Previous clinical experience preferred.
  • BLS (AHA) certification required at time of hire and remain current.

    • Pay Transparency

    St. Francis Medical Center offers competitive compensation and the current compensation rate for this role is $23.00. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

    Employment Status

    Per Diem

    Shift

    Nights

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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    Privacy Notice for California Applicants: https://www.primehealthcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Notice-at-Collection-and-Privacy-Policy-for-California-Job-Applicants.pdf      

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is the salary disclosed for the Patient Sitter position at primehealthcare?
    The salary for this Patient Sitter role at primehealthcare is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
    Is the Patient Sitter job at primehealthcare remote?
    Yes, this Patient Sitter position at primehealthcare is remote, with team members based in Lynwood, CA, US. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
    Is the Patient Sitter role at primehealthcare full-time or part-time?
    This is listed as a CONTRACTOR position. It is posted as a Patient Sitter role in the Aide department at primehealthcare.
    Which team or department does the Patient Sitter at primehealthcare belong to?
    This Patient Sitter position is part of the Aide department at primehealthcare. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
    How do I apply for the Patient Sitter position at primehealthcare?
    Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to primehealthcare's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
    When was the Patient Sitter job at primehealthcare posted?
    This Patient Sitter position at primehealthcare was posted on Aug 10, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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