Patient Sitter

Full Time
Sumter, SC 29150
Posted Today
Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Observes patients and ensures patient safety while actively preventing self-harm or harm to others.

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Accountabilities

  • Provides constant observation of assigned patients, documents and reports observations in order prevent self-harm or harm to others. Includes observation while bathing, toileting and sleeping. - 35%

  • Notifies the assigned nurse immediately when patient safety is in jeopardy or if there is a potential threat to patient, staff or visitor safety. - 20%

  • Ensures the patient is not unattended and notifies/engages assistance from unit staff and\or security if patient attempts to leave the floor. - 15%

  • Gives and receives hand-off communication (report) regarding assigned patient. - 15%

  • Accompanies patients at risk for self-harm if they must leave the floor for testing and remains in close proximity. - 10%

  • Completes safety sweeps per policy. - 5%

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education - High school diploma or equivalent

  • Experience - No previous experience required

Required Licensures - None required

Other Required Skills/Experience -

Must possess the knowledge and skills to care for patients; other training as required by department.

C.N.A. or P.C.T. certification preferred

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Tuomey

Facility

1570 Tuomey Hospital - Payroll Only

Department

15709251 Sitters/Observers

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