Hospital Patient Sitter/Security Officer Lancaster, SC (FT-Various Shifts) - (Lancaster, SC)

Description: What is Patient Watch? Patient sitters are Security Officers who observe patients who may be a threat to themselves or others, and provide patients a safe environment. Security Officers maintain constant visual observation of the patient on special \"observation. Patient sitters typically work full-time, although shift work is common due in hospitals providing care at all times, so there may be a need to work nights, weekends, and holidays. This job is well-suited to people who are compassionate and empathetic, enjoy helping others, and have excellent people skills. Patient Sitter Duties and Responsibilities: Observe Patients : Patient sitters position themselves in their assigned patient s room to maintain constant visual observation of them. They need to make sure that the patient is never alone or out of sight unless they ve been instructed otherwise by the nurse.