Patient Sitter - Behavioral Health, Nights

1 day ago
Fayetteville, GeorgiaFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Piedmont Healthcare Inc. as a Patient Sitter – Behavioral Health, Nights in Fayetteville, Georgia. Overview The Patient Sitter is responsible for observation of patients who have been assessed as confused, combative, have the potential to cause themselves harm, or are a fall risk. The sitter will contact the staff nurse as appropriate with concerns.

Key Responsibilities

  • The Patient Sitter is responsible for observation of patients who have been assessed as confused, combative, have the potential to cause themselves harm, or are a fall risk.
  • The sitter will contact the staff nurse as appropriate with concerns.
  • The sitter functions under the direct supervision of the nurse responsible for the care of the patient.

Requirements

  • Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required Work Experience No experience required Required Licenses and Certifications None Required Business Unit: Company Name Piedmont Fayette Hospital.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Piedmont Healthcare Inc. as a Patient Sitter – Behavioral Health, Nights.

Key Skills

Patient ObservationBehavioral Health MonitoringPatient SafetyCommunicationCrisis Intervention
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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Piedmont Healthcare is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Fayetteville, Georgia.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Observation, Behavioral Health Monitoring, Patient Safety, Communication, Crisis Intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Patient Sitter is responsible for observing patients who are confused, combative, or at risk of self-harm and falls. They must communicate concerns to the staff nurse and operate under direct nursing supervision.

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Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

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