PATIENT SITTER

Summary POSITION SUMMARYPosition 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 QUALIFICATIONSMinimum EducationHigh school graduate or GED preferredMinimum ExperienceHospital experience preferred.Required Registration/License/CertificationNone