Telesitter: Safe Patient Observation Specialist; All Shifts

Job Overview

Come Join our Telesitter Team! You will be responsible for observation and supportive care to an assigned patient to assure a safe and nurturing environment for those patients who may be deemed a potential safety risk.

Provide observation and supportive care to assigned patients, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for patients who may be deemed a potential safety risk.

• Prior experience in caring for patients or equivalent experience in a similar setting (preferred).
• Ability to demonstrate achievement of unit specific competencies.
• 6 months of nursing assistant experience, completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program, verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program, or current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry.

Telesitters ($16.40 - $21.74 per hour based on experience)

Nursing Assistant ($17.39 - $22.45 per hour based on experience)

Sign On Bonus for New Hires: $1,500 (Restrictions may apply)

Nursing Assistant hired into this role must meet one of the following requirements:

• 6 months of nursing assistant experience
• Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program
• Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program
• Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry

BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date.

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, supplemental options, a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, training, tuition reimbursement, educational programs, flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources. Eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at .

Job Location:

6th Ave Building

Shift Rotation:
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (U.S.)

Shift Start/End: 6am, 2pm, 10pm/2:30pm, 10:30pm, 6:30am

Hours Per Pay Period: 64

Compensation Range: $16.40 - $21.74 per hour

Union: SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW)

FTE: 0.8

Weekends: yes