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Patient Observer/Patient Sitter, Per Diem, Martha's Vineyard Hospital

One Hospital Road Oak Bluffs (Martha's Vineyard Hospital), United States, United StatesRemotepart_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Aug 2026

💰 $48,000/yr($36,000/yr – $48,000/yr)

About the role

Site: Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Under RN direction, provides constant observation to patients identified as a risk to themselves or others. Responsible for providing care related tasks in accordance with the individual needs of the patient, maintaining patient confidentiality and following hospital guidelines.

Qualifications

-Essential Functions:

-Maintain constant observation of patient.

-Document the care of patient under observation.

-Keep nurse informed of changes in the patient's condition.

-Assists patient in the event of a fall.

-Receives and provides detailed handoff information from/to staff regarding the patient and their status.

-Assists with feeding patient (s) as directed by the RN.

-Performs other duties as assigned.

-Complies with all policies and standards.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of Education requirements?

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Some healthcare experience; 0-1 year preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

-Ability to remain alert for extended periods of time.

-Ability to verbally calm patients.

-Ability to perform calmly and quickly in stressful situations.

-Ability to read, write and speak English clearly.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

This is a per diem position.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

One Hospital Road

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.71 - $23.55/Hourly

Grade

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I