Patient Sitter - PRN Nights
About The Position
The Sitter works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, Staff RN, or LPN to maintain patient safety in accordance with facility policies and procedures. The role provides close observation and may assist with simple activities of daily living under a nurse’s direction, based on the patient’s needs, age, developmental level, and diagnosis. The sitter does not replace direct nursing care or care provided by a patient care technician. The role requires cooperation, flexibility, and resourcefulness when interacting with patients, visitors, physicians, and hospital personnel.
Responsibilities
- Provide for patient safety in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
- Provide close observation of patients.
- Assist with simple activities of daily living under a nurse’s direction when appropriate to the patient’s needs, age, developmental level, and diagnosis.
- Cooperate and respond flexibly and resourcefully when dealing with patients, visitors, physicians, and hospital personnel.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
