Patient Sitter - PRN, Nights

Piedmont-Healthcare; Jasper (GA); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Patient Sitter position at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital focuses on observing patients who are confused, combative, at risk of harming themselves, or at risk of falling. The sitter reports concerns to the staff nurse and works under the supervision of the nurse responsible for patient care.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED (preferred); no prior experience is required. This role emphasizes vigilance, communication with nursing staff, and adherence to care plans to ensure

Formación

• Education: H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Preferred
• No experience required (some postings list 'No experience required')

Responsabilidades

• Observe patients assessed as confused, combative, at risk of harming themselves, or a fall risk; alert staff nurse as appropriate; operate under supervision of the nurse responsible for care.

Educación

H.S. Diploma or GED Preferred

Descripción del empleo

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