Onsite Patient Observer - Per Diem

1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc.; Eastville (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking a Per Diem Observation Specialist under RN direction to monitor patients identified as a risk to themselves or others. The role involves providing care tasks aligned with patient needs and maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities include constant observation, documentation, handoff communication, and assisting with feeding under RN guidance. Per diem status with onsite work and rotating shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• 0–1 year healthcare experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work under RN direction.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant observation of patient.
• Document the care of patient under observation.
• Keep nurse informed of changes in patient condition.
• Assist patient in the event of a fall.
• Receive and provide handoff information from/to staff.
• Assist with feeding patient(s) as directed by the RN.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with policies and standards.

Skills

Alertness

Calm patients

Stress management

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking a Per Diem Observation Specialist under RN direction to monitor patients identified as a risk to themselves or others. The role involves providing care tasks aligned with patient needs and maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities include constant observation, documentation, handoff communication, and assisting with feeding under RN guidance. Per diem status with onsite work and rotating shifts are expected.