ER Safety & Observation Specialist

1000 Owensboro Health, Inc.; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is seeking a patient observer to assist the nurse in providing continuous monitoring for patients with complex safety needs. Shift is 6p-6a, Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday (3 days/week), 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period) in the Emergency Department.

You will work with nursing staff to maintain a safe environment, report abnormal findings, and perform duties under minimal supervision in a high-stress setting.

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Works with the nursing staff to maintain a safe environment according to organizational standards and policies.
• Reports abnormal findings.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Stress tolerance

Work under supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is seeking a patient observer to assist the nurse in providing continuous monitoring for patients with complex safety needs. Shift is 6p-6a, Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday (3 days/week), 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period) in the Emergency Department.

You will work with nursing staff to maintain a safe environment, report abnormal findings, and perform duties under minimal supervision in a high-stress setting.