Patient Sitter - PRN, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Jasper (GA); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Piedmont Mountainside Hospital is seeking a Patient Sitter to observe patients at risk due to confusion, aggression, or fall risk. The sitter works under the direct supervision of the nurse responsible for care and communicates concerns to the staff nurse.

The role requires no prior experience, but prefers a high school diploma or GED. The sitter will support patient safety and assist the care team as needed.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED preferred.
• No experience required.
• Licenses and certifications none required.

Responsabilités

• Observe patients assessed as confused, combative, or fall risks.
• Contact staff nurse with concerns; operate under nurse supervision.

Formation

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

Description du poste

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