PATIENT SITTER

POSITION SUMMARY

Position Summary:

The Patient Sitter provides support to the nursing staff by observing the patient to prevent patient injury to include: acts to prevent a confused patient from falling, leaving the unit or pulling out intravenous lines or other tubes, etc. or prevent the suicidal patient from intentionally committing self-harm. Works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse assigned to the patient.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education High school graduate or GED preferred Minimum Experience Hospital experience preferred.

Required Registration/License/Certification None Location:

Salina Regional Health Center •

Resource Team Schedule:

PRN - As Needed, Varied Shifts, prn as needed.