Patient Sitter (casual)
Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, unions bargain for workers at Essentia Health here: American Federation Of State City & Municipal Employees AFSCME Council 65, Local 730-1 at Virginia, MN (115 workers, contract to 31 Dec 2026); Association of Diagnostic Imaging Technologists at Virginia, MN (50 workers, contract up for renewal 31 Mar 2025); Minnesota Nurses Association at Virginia, MN (31 workers, contract up for renewal 30 Sep 2025). Each union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in one. Healthcare union contracts.
Medicare rating of Essentia Health Virginia
Medicare gives Essentia Health Virginia 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Minnesota's hospitals average 3.8). 80% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Minnesota hospitals by rating.
What this hospital paid
By Essentia Health Virginia's report to Medicare, its nursing aide hours averaged $22.65 an hour in 2022 pay periods, its own and contract staff together, before benefits, against $26.88 an hour across Minnesota's hospitals. An average over every such hour, not this job's pay: the posting states its own. What Minnesota hospitals pay nurses.
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About the job
Building Location
Essentia Virginia Hospital
Department
2084130 FLOAT POOL - MED SURG - VIR HOSP
Job Description
Responsible for observation and supportive care to an assigned patient to assure a safe and nurturing environment for those patients who may be deemed as a potential safety risk. Work Experience Previous experience in caring for patients or equivalent experience in a similar setting preferred, or the ability to demonstrate achievement of unit specific competencies.
Education Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
- Provide continuous observation of assigned patients to ensure their safety and prevent self-harm or injury.
- Communicate effectively with the healthcare team regarding the patient’s condition, behavior, and any concerns.
- Assist patients with non-clinical needs, such as companionship, emotional support, and basic comfort measures.
- Follow hospital or facility protocols to maintain a safe environment for the patient.
- Notify nursing staff immediately of any changes in the patient’s condition or behavior.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
- Document observations and interactions as required by facility policies.
- Support the healthcare team by fostering a calm and positive environment for the patient.
This position is a casual position.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications
None
FTE
0
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option
Shift Rotation
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
Varies
Shift End Time
Varies
Weekends
As Needed
Holidays
Yes
Call Obligation
No
Union
Union Posting Deadline
Compensation Range
$15.64 - $23.46
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
From Essentia Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Essentia Health
Essentia Health is a health system with more than 16,500 (source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health) employees, 14 (source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health) hospitals and 80 (source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health) clinics serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota. Source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health
Based in Duluth, MNHires in Minnesota, North Dakota, WisconsinPay on its listings: 61.1% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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