PATIENT SITTER (PRN)

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

SummitRidge Hospital in Lawrenceville, GA is seeking a PRN / As-Needed Patient Sitter to support the nursing team with continuous observation and patient safety.

This role suits someone flexible and compassionate, able to respond quickly, maintain confidentiality, and work under licensed supervision in a behavioral health environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, BLS/CPR, reliable transportation, and be prepared to report within 30 minutes of contact.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable transportation and ability to report within 30 minutes of contact.
• Previous experience in behavioral health or patient care preferred.
• Strong observation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain alert, calm, and professional in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, flexible, and able to work independently following instructions.
• Must maintain confidentiality and demonstrate sound judgment.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous, one-to-one, or close observation of assigned patients as directed by clinical staff.
• Maintain a safe environment by monitoring patient behavior and promptly reporting concerns to the nursing team.
• Assist in reducing the risk of harm to self or others through attentive observation and timely intervention.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, nursing staff, and the care team.
• Follow facility policies, safety procedures, and direction from licensed personnel.
• Document observations and report changes in patient status as required.
• Support a calm, respectful, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

SummitRidge Hospital–is a place for Healing and Hope! Our acute care psychiatric hospital is in Lawrenceville (about 25 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta). We provide psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment to adolescents, adults, and seniors, in addition to partial hospitalization and other outpatient programs (includes a location in Athens).

Due to continued growth SummitRidge Hospital is seeking a dependable and compassionatePRN / As-Needed Patient Sitter to join our Nursing team. The Patient Sitter provides continuous observation and supportive supervision of patients to help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. This position is ideal for someone who is flexible, attentive, and committed to patient safety and dignity.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide continuous, one-to-one, or close observation of assigned patients as directed by clinical staff
• Maintain a safe environment by monitoring patient behavior and promptly reporting concerns to the nursing team
• Assist in reducing the risk of harm to self or others through attentive observation and timely intervention
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, nursing staff, and the care team
• Follow facility policies, safety procedures, and direction from licensed personnel
• Document observations and report changes in patient status as required
• Support a calm, respectful, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to report to work for this on-call position within 30 minutes of being contacted
• Previous experience in behavioral health, patient care, or a related healthcare setting preferred
• Strong observation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain alert, calm, and professional in a fast-paced environment
• Dependable, flexible, and able to work independently while following instructions
• Must maintain confidentiality and demonstrate sound judgment
• Current BLS/CPR certification required

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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