<p>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:</p> <p>To provide exceptional and compassionate care to all we serve.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>SUMMARY</p> <p>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.</p> <p>RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li>The sitter is responsible for remaining within arms' length of the patient at all times. </li><li>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. </li><li>Sitter is to set up the patient room in accordance with the "1:1 Room Preparation Checklist" and ensure this safe environment is maintained. </li><li>While the sitter is with the patient at all times, documentation is completed per policy on the daily treatment sheet. </li><li>Immediately reports any change in behavior or mood, specific threats of harm to self or others to the assigned RN. </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED equivalency required. </li><li>Completion of "1:1 Observation (sitter course)" training in Healthstream required upon hire. </li></ul> <p>Benefits*</p> <ul> <li>Medical Insurance & Wellness Offerings </li><li>Compensation, Retirement & Financial Planning </li><li>Free Financial Counseling </li><li>Work-Life Balance & Paid Time Off (PTO) </li><li>Professional Development </li><li>For more information, please visit: anmed.org/careers/benefits </li><li>Varied benefits packages are available to positions with a 0.6 </li></ul>