Night Shift 1:1 Patient Safety Observer

Prisma Health; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health’s Baptist Easley Med Campus seeks a vigilant Sitters/Observers teammate to provide constant patient observation and help ensure safety. This role supports patients at risk of self-harm or harm to others under RN supervision, with duties including turning, feeding, and transfers.

You will communicate hand-offs, monitor risks, and remain with the patient as needed during night shifts, while engaging with unit staff to maintain safety and comfort for each patient treated.

Qualifications

• Education - High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience - No previous experience required. Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant 1:1 observation and document risks per policy.
• Notify unit staff or Security if patient tries to leave or if risks arise.
• Assist with turning, positioning, feeding, ambulation, transfers and transports while observing.
• Maintain supervision during bathing, toileting and sleeping.
• Gives and receives hand-off communication regarding patient assigned to observe.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Prisma Health’s Baptist Easley Med Campus seeks a vigilant Sitters/Observers teammate to provide constant patient observation and help ensure safety. This role supports patients at risk of self-harm or harm to others under RN supervision, with duties including turning, feeding, and transfers.

You will communicate hand-offs, monitor risks, and remain with the patient as needed during night shifts, while engaging with unit staff to maintain safety and comfort for each patient treated.