Patient Sitter - Mandatory BH, PRN, Nights- Midtown

Piedmont; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown is seeking a Patient Sitter to observe patients who have been assessed as confused, combative, or at risk of harming themselves or falling. The sitter will notify the staff nurse as appropriate and operates under the direct supervision of the nurse responsible for the patient.

Education requirements include a high school diploma or GED; no prior experience is required, and no licenses are required.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• No experience required.
• No licenses or certifications required.

Responsibilities

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

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 is 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

• No experience required Required

Licenses and Certifications

• None Required

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Columbus Midtown