Night Shift Patient Observer — Continuous Safety Surveillance

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Tuition reimbursement

On the job training

Growth opportunities

Employee referral incentive

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Patient Observer to monitor patients for safety in a continuous video monitoring unit in Danville, PA. The role involves high-level surveillance of at-risk patients, effective communication with staff, and adherence to patient confidentiality.

Position offers on-the-job training, comprehensive benefits, and tuition assistance; no prior experience required. Schedule includes three 12-hour night shifts with weekends/holidays as applicable, with day-one benefits and ample

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Redirects impulsive and harmful behavior.
• Maintains ongoing, high-level surveillance of patients’ behavior and notifies nursing and clinicians of any changes or if the patient requires assistance.
• Initiates and discontinues monitoring equipment on admission, transfer, or discharge.
• Troubleshoots monitors with nursing staff and contacts clinical engineering or IT as appropriate.
• Maintains continuous video surveillance of multiple patients at one time, unless otherwise instructed by the nursing staff.
• Calls for assistance when unable to redirect patient or there is a potential for self-injury.
• Participate in report at the beginning and end of shift, making sure to inform Registered Nurse of any pertinent information at the end of the shift.
• Talks to the patient and use conversation to keep them focused.
• Adheres to confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees, and visitors.
• Develops a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff and responds to requests from healthcare providers.

Skills

Communicate effectively

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Geisinger is seeking a Patient Observer to monitor patients for safety in a continuous video monitoring unit in Danville, PA. The role involves high-level surveillance of at-risk patients, effective communication with staff, and adherence to patient confidentiality.

Position offers on-the-job training, comprehensive benefits, and tuition assistance; no prior experience required. Schedule includes three 12-hour night shifts with weekends/holidays as applicable, with day-one benefits and ample