Patient Sitter - Carelink, PRN - Midtown

Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patient Sitter position at Piedmont Columbus Midtown involves observing patients who are confused, combative, at risk of harm, or prone to falls. The sitter communicates concerns to the staff nurse and operates under the direct supervision of the nurse responsible for the patient’s care.

This role supports patient safety and requires attentive observation. Education typically requires a high school diploma or GED; no prior experience is required.

Qualifications

• Education: H.S. Diploma or GED preferred.
• Work Experience: No experience required.
• Licenses and Certifications: None required.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Sitter monitors patients assessed as confused, combative, at risk of harm, or a fall risk.
• Sitter contacts the staff nurse as appropriate with concerns and works under the nurse's supervision.

Education

H.S. 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