Under the direction of the Staff Nurse, the Patient Sitter will be assigned to a specific patient and will remain in constant attendance with the patient to assist in maintaining the patient’s safety. The Patient Sitter must provide continuous observation of the patient until relieved by a qualified individual, and will report any observed changes in the patient’s condition/behavior to the patient’s nurse.
High school diploma or GED preferred. BLS certification from American Heart Association. Successful completion of University Hospital’s Handle with Care and Sitter Training Courses which are part of orientation and must be completed prior to performing the actual Patient Sitter role. Follows prescribed safety rules and regulations. Able to fulfill the physical demand requirements of the job as stated. FIT Testing required. Must attend Handle with Care Training annually and participate in bi-annual drills.
University Hospital is an independent medical center with more than 500 licensed beds, an active medical staff of more than 600, and over 3,000 employees. Located on a sixty-three acre campus, University Hospital is a regional resource for advanced care in a wide range of medical specialties.
University Hospital is the only hospital in New Jersey to be awarded Gold Plus recognition by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association for Heart Failure and Stroke. Designated as a Level 1 Trauma Center, the Hospital maintains 24-hour in-house coverage by general surgeons, and prompt availability of care in specialties such as orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, internal medicine, plastic surgery, and pediatrics.
As part of our mission to serve the residents of Newark and surrounding communities, University Hospital is also proud to be the principal teaching hospital of New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, the School of Health Related Professions, and the Rutgers School of Nursing.
