Patient Sitter - Med/Surg

Building Name: AHMC - Alice Hyde Medical Center

Location Address: 133 Park Street, Malone New York

Regular

Department: AHMC - Emergency Room

Per Diem (position has no committed hours and is not benefit eligible)

Standard Hours: 0

Biweekly Scheduled Hours:

Shift: Variable

Primary Shift: -

Weekend Needs: None

Recruiter: Elke Janeway

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provides basic physiologic and psychosocial care, together with safety measures and environmental care, for mentally ill patients in an in-patient setting under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Documents every 15 minutes on patient condition and communicates immediately to nursing or medical personnel any change in patient condition.