Location
Huntington, WV | United States
Job description
24HourNurse is looking for Patient Attendants (Sitters) for Psychiatric/Behavioral Health Hospitals located in Weston and Huntington, WV!
Position: Patient Attendant/Patient Sitter; No experience necessary!
A limited number of manager and supervisor positions also available, some experience required.
Location: Huntington, WV or Weston, WV
Shift: Must be open to any shift. Will get assigned shift during orientation. Overtime may be mandated.
Weston, WV Shifts: 12 or 16 hr shifts.
Huntington, WV Shifts: 8, 12, or 16 hour shifts.
Length: This is an open ended contract assignment. There is no set end date.
Start: Start dates are generally 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 bonus opportunities, as well as 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 manager and supervisor positions may be available for up to $19/hr.
Additional Responsibilities of Manager or Supervisor:
- One on-site manager position for each location during business hours to manage the patient attendants and supervisors, including scheduling, breaks, call-offs, interviews, timesheets.
- Additional on-site supervisors for each shift to 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 screening prior to start
- Must pass criminal background check. No felonies. Must receive WV Cares clearance
- 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
- 2 previous manager reference from separate facilities
- 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!
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