Job Details

Patient Sitter

Located in the heart of Anderson, South Carolina, AnMed is a dynamic, not-for-profit health system dedicated to delivering exceptional care with compassion, innovation, and integrity. At AnMed, our mission is simple yet powerful: To provide exceptional and compassionate care to all we serve. AnMed has been named one of the Best Employers in South Carolina by Forbes, reflecting our commitment to a supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven workplace. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to grow in a new direction, you'll find opportunities to thrive, lead, and make a meaningful impact here.

The patient sitter is a staff member 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.

Responsibilities:

• The sitter is responsible for remaining within arms' length of the patient at all times.
• Must accompany patient to any procedures off the unit and remain with the patient in the room including when needing to go to the bathroom and showering.
• Sitter is to set up the patient room in accordance with the "1:1 Room Preparation Checklist" and ensure this safe environment is maintained.
• While the sitter is with the patient at all times, documentation is completed per policy on the daily treatment sheet.
• Immediately reports any change in behavior or mood, specific threats of harm to self or others to the assigned RN.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency required.
• Completion of "1:1 Observation (sitter course)" training in Healthstream required upon hire.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance & Wellness Offerings
• Compensation, Retirement & Financial Planning
• Free Financial Counseling
• Work-Life Balance & Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional Development