Location: Piedmont Fayette Hospital

Shift: Variable Shifts; Must be available to work nights, days, evenings. 

Status: PRN; As needed 

Department: Behavioral Health 

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
The Patient Sitter is responsible for observation of patients who have been assessed as confused, combative, have the potential to cause themselves harm, or are a fall risk. The sitter will contact the staff nurse as appropriate with concerns. The sitter functions under the direct supervision of the nurse responsible for the care of the patient.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High school graduate or equivalent.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
One year of patient care experience in the hospital setting. 

Previous behavioral health experience preferred. 

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
None

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
None