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Form of workThe 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.
