Nurse sitter vs hospital volunteer

The differences between nurse sitters and hospital volunteers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-3 months to become both a nurse sitter and a hospital volunteer. Additionally, a hospital volunteer has an average salary of $32,383, which is higher than the $31,460 average annual salary of a nurse sitter.

The top three skills for a nurse sitter include patient safety, direct supervision and continuous observation. The most important skills for a hospital volunteer are patients, direct patient care, and emergency room.

Nurse sitter vs hospital volunteer overview

	Nurse Sitter	Hospital Volunteer
Yearly salary	$31,460	$32,383
Hourly rate	$15.12	$15.57
Growth rate	9%	9%
Number of jobs	17,768	49,297
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 66%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	3	3

Nurse sitter vs hospital volunteer salary

Nurse sitters and hospital volunteers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Nurse Sitter	Hospital Volunteer
Average salary	$31,460	$32,383
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $42,000	Between $26,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	-
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Differences between nurse sitter and hospital volunteer education

There are a few differences between a nurse sitter and a hospital volunteer in terms of educational background:

	Nurse Sitter	Hospital Volunteer
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 66%
Most common major	Nursing	Biology
Most common college	-	-

Nurse sitter vs hospital volunteer demographics

Here are the differences between nurse sitters' and hospital volunteers' demographics:

	Nurse Sitter	Hospital Volunteer
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 22.1% Female, 77.9%	Male, 30.0% Female, 70.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 15.3% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 13.0% Asian, 7.1% White, 58.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 14.9% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 7.8% White, 53.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between nurse sitter and hospital volunteer duties and responsibilities

Nurse sitter example responsibilities.

Increase productivity by voluntarily attending training seminars earning certifications in phlebotomy and urological care that increase overall scope of practice.
Execute all duties strictly adhering to patient's rights and confidentiality under implement HIPPA regulations.
Maintain open communication with patient (s) and patient's family while also staying conscious of HIPPA laws.
Provide behavioral/ emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.

Hospital volunteer example responsibilities.

Lead and train junior sailors on general military training, including hazardous materials and safety clinical procedures.
Provide support to staff, patients and families in both the emergency department and pediatrics units.
Support patients with daily activities after surgery to enhance their hospital experience and aid their recovery using interpersonal skills
Answer telephones in maternity ward.
Work with topics of economics and government.
Prepare and present a variety of lessons in economics to second grade students as a guest speaker.

Nurse sitter vs hospital volunteer skills

Common nurse sitter skills

Patient Safety, 46%
Direct Supervision, 19%
Continuous Observation, 16%
CPI, 5%
Clean Environment, 4%
Vital Signs, 4%

Common hospital volunteer skills

Patients, 63%
Direct Patient Care, 5%
Emergency Room, 4%
Front Desk, 4%
Surgery, 3%
Physical Therapy, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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