Patient Sitter - La Porte - Full Time, Days

Northwest Health - La Porte

  • La Porte, IN
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Description :The Patient Sitter is responsible for providing basic care for patients under supervision of an RN or the Charge person in the department.Duties:
  • Works under the supervision and guidance of a staff nurse to provide observation of patients.
  • Assists with helping a nursing employee when entering a patient's room.
  • Exercises all duties consistent with the needs of all patients/customers.
  • Observes a patient or close observation of several patients.
  • Respects all aspects of confidentiality with behavioral health patients. Observes room for safe environment for behavioral health patient(s), visitors and staff members.
  • Observes patient for any behavior that could indicate potential problems for patient or staff and alerts nursing staff immediately.
Education : High School

Northwest Health - La Porte