24/7 Patient Observation Associate

St. Luke's University Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a Patient Observation Attendant to closely monitor patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to guidelines, and continuous observation throughout shift changes.

Responsibilities include following observation instructions, assisting with tests or treatments, and maintaining a clean, safe patient environment while remaining with the patient as directed by the nurse. High school diploma preferred.

Qualifikationen

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Must complete mandatory education and competencies required for position.

Aufgaben

• Reports on/off duty to the registered nurse assigned to care for patient.
• Receives specific observation guidelines from the registered nurse for each patient, shift and assignment.
• Provides a safe environment for the patient, under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Remains with patient at all times as directed by the registered nurse.
• Identifies self to patient and/or family members or significant others.
• Provide continual observation and monitoring of patient.
• Reports behavior changes and patient requests to patient care provider or registered nurse.
• Accompany patient to/from and during tests or treatments.
• May assist patient with set up of meals and fluids (only if no known swallowing deficiencies).
• Maintain patient room in neat, orderly manner.
• Provides a safe environment for the patient, under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Provides constant observation of patient as directed by registered nurse.

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a Patient Observation Attendant to closely monitor patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to guidelines, and continuous observation throughout shift changes.

Responsibilities include following observation instructions, assisting with tests or treatments, and maintaining a clean, safe patient environment while remaining with the patient as directed by the nurse. High school diploma preferred.