The patient sitter is a member of AnMed's Resource Team and should expect to float between AnMed units. The Patient Sitter is assigned to remain with a patient who is deemed a risk to themselves or others to ensure the patient is in a safe environment and is visualized at all times. Duties can include:
- Accompanying patients to any procedure off the unit and remaining with the patient in the room, including when needing to go to the bathroom and shower.
- Completion of proper documentation
- Immediately reports any change in behavior or mood to assigned RN
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED equivalency is required.