Patient Attendant

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

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

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

Location: Weston, WV

Shifts: 7a-7p or 7p-7a; every other weekend rotation. Shift pattern is 2-2-3, either working or off every other Fri/Sat/Sun.

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: 5/20/24

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 $16.50 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 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!