Night Shift Patient Sitter – Fall Risk Monitor

Piedmont Healthcare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown is seeking a Patient Sitter for Carelink, PRN, nights. The sitter will observe patients assessed as confused, combative, at risk of harm, or a fall risk, and will contact the staff nurse as appropriate with concerns. The sitter works under the direct supervision of the nurse responsible for the patient’s care.

The Education: H.S. Diploma or GED preferred. No prior experience required. There are no licenses or certifications required for this position.

Qualifications

• Education: H.S. Diploma or GED preferred.
• Work experience: No experience required (Required).
• Licenses/certifications: None required.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Sitter observes patients who have been assessed as confused, combative, have the potential to cause themselves harm, or are a fall risk, and will contact the staff nurse as appropriate with concerns.
• The sitter functions under the direct supervision of the nurse responsible for the care of the patient.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Piedmont Columbus Midtown is seeking a Patient Sitter for Carelink, PRN, nights. The sitter will observe patients assessed as confused, combative, at risk of harm, or a fall risk, and will contact the staff nurse as appropriate with concerns. The sitter works under the direct supervision of the nurse responsible for the patient’s care.

The Education: H.S. Diploma or GED preferred. No prior experience required. There are no licenses or certifications required for this position.