PATIENT SITTER
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UHS
GA
Summary
Provide continuous supervision and basic care to patients at risk of self-harm or falls. Monitor patient behavior and report changes in condition to nursing staff while maintaining accurate records.
Job Description
Responsibilities
Hospital sitters are essential functions of the patient care team, providing continuous supervision, basic care and emotional support. Often rotating through out the different units, the sitter is responsible for observation of the patients who have been assessed to potentially cause harm to themselves, fall risk. Escort to them via transports to outside hospital facility. The sitter functions under the direct supervision of the nurse responsible for the care of the patient.
Accompany patients via transport to hospital.
Monitor the patient at all times to prevent falls, self-injury or harm to others.
Detect change in condition/patient behavior and promptly report to nurses or health professionals.
Maintain accurate records of patient care and observation
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Qualifications
High school diploma
1 to 3 years of experience in healthcare
Strong communication, observation and interpersonal skills, empathy, patience and attentiono to detail, ability to remain alert for extended period of time
Must have valid driver license
Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is dedicated to patient safety and providing quality healthcare services, many of which are recognized on a state, regional or national level including a Certified Primary Heart Attack Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center and an Advanced Heart Failure Certification from The Joint Commission® and American Heart Association®.
Aiken Regional receives more than 42,000 emergency room visits, performs nearly 9,000 surgeries and delivers over 1,100 babies each year. More than 1,200 associates, a medical staff of more than 200 multi-specialty physicians, and a team of 230 volunteers keep the hospital going with their dedication to quality and excellence.
To learn more about Aiken Regional, visit aikenregional.com.
Aiken Regional Medical Centers is owned and operated by a subsidiary of one of the largest hospital companies in the nation, Universal Health Services, Inc., based in King of Prussia, PA, and is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the State of South Carolina.
Social media accounts are managed by Marketing. We are unable to provide medical advice through social media. Please contact your physician, or in case of emergency, call 911. Although we do our best to respond to comments and messages, there may be a delay in response time, and we may not be able to respond due to the nature of the message.
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Founded
1917
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Aiken, South Carolina
Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is dedicated to patient safety and providing quality healthcare services, many of which are recognized on a state, regional or national level including a Certified Primary Heart Attack Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center and an Advanced Heart Failure Certification from The Joint Commission® and American Heart Association®.
Aiken Regional receives more than 42,000 emergency room visits, performs nearly 9,000 surgeries and delivers over 1,100 babies each year. More than 1,200 associates, a medical staff of more than 200 multi-specialty physicians, and a team of 230 volunteers keep the hospital going with their dedication to quality and excellence.
To learn more about Aiken Regional, visit aikenregional.com.
Aiken Regional Medical Centers is owned and operated by a subsidiary of one of the largest hospital companies in the nation, Universal Health Services, Inc., based in King of Prussia, PA, and is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the State of South Carolina.
Social media accounts are managed by Marketing. We are unable to provide medical advice through social media. Please contact your physician, or in case of emergency, call 911. Although we do our best to respond to comments and messages, there may be a delay in response time, and we may not be able to respond due to the nature of the message.
Visit our website for language assistance, disability accommodations, the non-discrimination notice, Terms of Service and other disclaimers. Thank you.
Founded
1917
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Aiken, South Carolina
