Patient Sitter - Carelink, PRN - Midtown

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare Inc. in Columbus, GA is seeking a Patient Sitter to observe patients at risk of harm, confusion, or falls. The sitter provides vigilant observation under the supervision of the nurse.

The role involves timely communication with the staff nurse about concerns and supporting patient safety through alert monitoring and reporting.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED preferred.
• No experience required.
• None required for licenses/certifications.

Responsibilities

• Observation of patients who are confused, combative, at risk of harming themselves, or at 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.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED Preferred

No experience required

None Required for Licenses/Certifications

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