Patient Sitter - Carelink, PRN - Midtown

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown is seeking a Patient Sitter to monitor patients at risk of confusion, harm, or falls. The sitter will observe and report on patient status and behavior under the supervision of the assigned nurse.

This role requires strong attention to detail, reliable communication with nursing staff, and the ability to respond quickly to changing conditions. HS diploma or GED preferred; no prior experience required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED preferred.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients assessed as confused, combative, at risk of harming themselves, or at fall risk.
• Contact the staff nurse with concerns as appropriate.
• Operate under the direct supervision of the nurse responsible for the patient’s care.

Skills

Observation

Communication

Situational awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

The Patient Sitter is responsible for observation of patients who have been assessed as confused, combative, have the potential to cause themselves harm, or are a fall risk. The sitter 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.

Responsibilities

The Patient Sitter is responsible for observation of patients who have been assessed as confused, combative, have the potential to cause themselves harm, or are a fall risk. The sitter 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.

Qualifications

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Preferred

Work Experience

• No experience required Required

Licenses and Certifications

• None Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Columbus Midtown