Patient Sitter-PRN

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

Job summary

Piedmont Mountainside Hospital is seeking a Patient Sitter to monitor patients at risk of confusion, aggression, or harm. The role involves reporting concerns to the staff nurse and performing duties under direct supervision of the nurse in charge.

The Sitter will ensure patient safety, respond to changes in condition, and document observations as required by hospital policy. This position may require shift work and adherence to care standards.

Qualifications

• Observation of patients who are 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

• Observation of patients who are 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.

Education

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

No experience required

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 Mountainside Hospital