Patient Sitter - PRN

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Mountainside Hospital is seeking a Patient Sitter to observe patients at risk of confusion, combative behavior, or falls. The sitter will report concerns to the staff nurse and perform duties under direct nurse supervision to support patient safety and care.

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

Qualifications

• Education: H.S. Diploma or GED preferred.
• Work Experience: No experience required.
• Licenses and Certifications: None required.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients assessed as confused, combative, or fall risks.
• Contact the staff nurse with concerns as needed.
• Operate under the direct supervision of the nurse responsible for the care of the patient.

Education

HS Diploma/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.

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