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About the Role
The Clinical Sitter at United Health Services (UHS) provides continuous bedside observation to protect patient safety, prevent falls, and support a healing environment. Working under a Registered Nurse, the sitter assists with basic patient care, communicates changes in condition, and promotes a patient-centered experience. This hospital-based role is for individuals seeking a healthcare career through teamwork and growth.
Responsibilities
- Deliver continuous bedside observation for assigned patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to promote patient safety, reduce risk, and support a calm, healing environment.
- Assist patients with basic patient care and activities of daily living, including personal needs, feeding, toileting, repositioning, and comfort measures, as directed by the care team.
- Observe patient behavior, physical status, and emotional presentation and promptly communicate changes in condition, mood, or safety risk to the Registered Nurse.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient care and unit environment by identifying hazards, supporting fall prevention, and helping protect patient privacy and dignity.
- Provide compassionate companionship and respectful interaction that helps patients remain calm, supported, and connected throughout their care experience.
- Accurately record assigned observations and share timely handoff information with nursing staff to support continuity of care and informed decision-making.
- Assist with patient monitoring during transport, testing, or other approved activities when directed, while maintaining appropriate observation and safety precautions.
- Work within defined role expectations under RN supervision, with accountability for maintaining continuous observation and escalating concerns according to established guidelines.
- Contribute directly to patient safety, fall prevention, and a positive patient experience by remaining vigilant, attentive, and responsive to patient needs.
- Use sound judgment to recognize changes in patient behavior or condition and seek immediate support when intervention is needed.
- Support nursing operations by helping maintain observation standards, reinforcing a safe environment, and communicating effectively with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Maintain visual attention on the assigned patient and do not leave the patient unattended until appropriately relieved by designated staff.
- Complete required orientation, education, safety training, and competency validation within established timelines for the role.
- Perform responsibilities in accordance with Nursing Division standards, departmental procedures, patient observation protocols, and escalation requirements.
- Use appropriate infection prevention practices, standard precautions, and personal protective equipment based on patient and unit needs.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and objective observation documentation and communicate handoff information at shift changes, breaks, or reassignments.
- Protect patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality and handle all information encountered in the course of work with professionalism and discretion.
- Comply with organizational and departmental ergonomic and safety principles while performing all work-related activities.
- Safeguard sensitive data by following established security policies and procedures, using systems responsibly, and promptly reporting potential security incidents, risks, or policy violations.
- Build meaningful, supportive interactions with patients, families, and team members.
- Communicate with empathy, professionalism, and respect to help create a welcoming, inclusive, and patient-centered care environment.
- Demonstrate reliability, presence, and teamwork in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
- Demonstrate UHS Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation in all daily work and interactions.
- Execute responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required to meet department and organizational needs.
Requirements
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Skills
- Compassionate companionship
- Respectful interaction
- Effective communication
- Observation skills
- Patient safety
- Fall prevention
- Teamwork
- Reliability
Location
- Johnson City, NY
- Binghamton, NY
Work Type
- Rotational
- Hospital-based
Experience Level
- Up to 1 year of customer/patient experience directly interacting and communicating with the public
- Up to 1 year of healthcare experience working in the healthcare industry in any job function
- Up to 1 year of experience in the same work environment or setting (hospital, practice, department/division)
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $16.00 - $20.16 per hour
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons
- Voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection
- Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Access to financial advisors
- Up to $400/year in wellness rewards
- 24/7 EAP counseling
- Virtual mental health support
- Food pantry
- PTO donation program
- Professional attire through the Classy Closet
- Access to 100,000+ online courses
- Leadership programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Clinical ladders
- Internal mobility
About the Company
- United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier.
- UHS comprises four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties.
- UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population.
- UHS produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact.
- UHS boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.
- UHS's work is guided by its Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation.
- UHS is part of a shared purpose to improve the health and well-being of the communities it serves.
Equal Opportunity
- United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.