Constant Observer 1 (Sitter, Patient Observation) | PRN | FM, WB, HCHC

Great River Health Systems; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Great River Health Systems seeks a Constant Observer to provide critical patient observation services in a part-time capacity. This role involves monitoring patients who are deemed at-risk, ensuring their safety, and documenting significant changes in their condition. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma and the ability to react quickly in potentially stressful situations.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• MOAB training required within 180 days of hire.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support & First Aid certification required within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients to ensure their safety and report changes.
• Assist in repositioning patients to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Document activities on the observation flow sheet.

Skills

Communication

Monitoring

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support

First Aid Certification

Job description

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Constant Observer 1 (Sitter, Patient Observation) | PRN | FM, WB, HCHC

Apply locations West Burlington, Iowa Fort Madison, Iowa time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-06873

Minimum Hiring Wage:

From $15.50 per hour

Job Details:

The Constant Observer works under the direction of the Nursing Staff, by providing direct observation of one or more patients who have been assessed as a safety risk to themselves or others and require constant observation. The observation and care activities are individualized for each patient at the direction of medical / nursing staff. The Constant Observer uses the ability to react quickly and notifies nursing staff of unsafe, changing, or unusual conditions. This position is an important component of the continuum of care as it is provided to maintain the safety and protect the well-being of patients at-risk for injury to self or others.

Job Description:

A Brief Overview

The Constant Observer works under the direction of the Nursing Staff, by providing direct observation of one or more patients who have been assessed as a safety risk to themselves or others and require constant observation. The observation and care activities are individualized for each patient at the direction of medical / nursing staff. The Constant Observer uses the ability to react quickly and notifies nursing staff of unsafe, changing, or unusual conditions. This position is an important component of the continuum of care as it is provided to maintain the safety and protect the well-being of patients at-risk for injury to self or others.

What you will do

• Observation of patients to ensure their safety and the safety of staff
• Observe patients' conditions/behavior and report changes to professional staff
• Cleaning and straightening of patient’s rooms
• Assist in the turning and repositioning of patients to prevent pressure ulcers
• Appropriate use of bed/chair alarms for fall prevention
• Document activities performed on the frequent observation flow sheet documentation tool in an accurate and timely manner.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Monitoring/Assessing performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
• MOAB training within 180 days of hire, then every 2 years.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support & First Aid - American Heart Association within 180 Days Required
• Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 180 Days Required
• Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 180 Days Required

Qualifications:

Scheduled Hours: Varies

Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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