PATIENT SITTER

Salina Regional Health Center, Inc.; Salina, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Salina Regional Health Center, Inc. is seeking a Patient Sitter to provide support to the nursing staff by observing patients and preventing injuries, including actions to stop a confused patient from falling, leaving the unit, or pulling IV lines or tubes.

The role operates under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse assigned to the patient. This PRN, as-needed position varies by daily patient sitter requests and shifts.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• Hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients to prevent injury, including preventing falls or removal of tubes.
• Work under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse assigned to the patient.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Patient Sitter provides support to the nursing staff by observing the patient to prevent patient injury to include: acts to prevent a confused patient from falling, leaving the unit or pulling out intravenous lines or other tubes, etc. or prevent the suicidal patient from intentionally committing self-harm. Works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse assigned to the patient.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduate or GED preferred

Hospital experience preferred.

Required Registration/License/Certification

Schedule-Shift-Hours PRN - As Needed - Varied Shifts - PRN position based on daily Patient Sitter requests.