PATIENT SITTER PRN-UHR FLOAT at Union Health – TERRE HAUTE, Indiana

You belong at Union!

Why Union?

Union Health is an award-winning integrated health system and the Wabash Valley's largest employer. Union Health is an independent and not-for-profit health system. Union Health consists of Union Hospital, Union Hospital Regional, Union Hospital Clinton, and Union Medical Group. Union Health offers a full spectrum of healthcare career opportunities across the continuum of care. The organizations that make up Union Health have a long tradition of serving the health care needs of West Central Indiana and East Central Illinois residents, stretching back more than 125 years.

The Patient Sitter plays an important role in supporting patient safety and comfort while they are in the hospital. You will help ensure patients are monitored, supported, and cared for in a safe and respectful environment.

This role reports to the UHR Director.
Essential & valuable skills gained (in this unit or in this department):

• Patient observation and safety awareness
• Communication with patients and healthcare teams
• Understanding hospital workflows and departments
• De-escalation and compassionate patient support
• Exposure to clinical environments and patient care settings

(Unit / Dept.) Successes and Designation

• Part of a collaborative care team focused on patient safety
• Supports hospital units in maintaining high-quality patient care
• Contributes to a culture of compassionate service across Union Health

(Unit / Dept.) Training & Onboarding Culture

• Structured orientation and department-specific training
• Supportive team environment with experienced healthcare professionals
• Ongoing guidance to build confidence in patient observation and safety practices
  

Essential Job Duties:

• Observe and monitor patients to help ensure their safety and well-being
• Communicate respectfully and compassionately with patients and care team members
• Assist with maintaining a safe patient environment
• Understand basic bed functions, exit alarms, and room safety features
• Notify nursing staff of patient needs or changes in condition
  

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous healthcare or patient-facing experience preferred
• Strong communication and observation skills
• Ability to remain attentive and responsive during patient monitoring
  

Licenses / Certifications:

• Additional hospital-based training provided upon hire
  

In addition to competitive pay, Union co-workers enjoy:

• Part-time and Full-time schedules
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Paid Time Off starting day one.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year.
• Career Paths
• Success Sharing
• 403b Retirement Employer Match.
• Much More!
  

Be part of an organization that is dedicated to your work-life balance, career, growth, and development. Union Health, U Matter and U Belong.

How can we help? Call us at 812-238-7827 or email us at recruiting@union.health

Please note that the salary information provided on the career site for this position opening may not necessarily reflect the accurate compensation associated with the role.
We encourage candidates to inquire further and engage in direct communication with Union Health for comprehensive salary details.

As an EOE/AA employer, Union Hospital, Inc. will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.