Patient Sitter - Float Pool, Days

Piedmont; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital in Augusta, GA is seeking a Patient Sitter to observe patients who are confused, combative, or at risk of harming themselves or falling. The sitter will promptly contact the staff nurse with any concerns and functions under the direct supervision of the nurse responsible for the patient’s care.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, and at least 1 year of healthcare experience in an acute care setting is preferred. BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of healthcare experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients assessed as confused, combative, at risk of harm or falls.
• Contact staff nurse with concerns as appropriate.
• Work under the direct supervision of the nurse responsible for care.

Skills

Observation

Patient safety

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.

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) Required

Work Experience

• 1 year of healthcare experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS required

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Augusta Hospital