Patient Monitor

WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services; West Virginia; In loco; USD 30.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive and collaborative environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Descrizione del lavoro

A state health agency in West Virginia is seeking a Patient Monitor to ensure the safety and well-being of psychiatric patients. This entry-level position involves providing constant oversight and support within a therapeutic environment. Responsibilities include performing safety checks, documenting observations, and collaborating with nursing staff. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent; no previous experience is required. This is an excellent opportunity to start a meaningful career in healthcare.

Competenze

• No specific licensure or certifications required.
• No prior experience is necessary.

Mansioni

• Perform routine safety checks and provide constant observation.
• Document observations and relay information to the care team.
• Monitor patients at risk for self-harm.
• Work under nursing supervision to maintain safety.

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Are you looking for a meaningful way to start a career in healthcare? As a Patient Monitor, you play a vital role in protecting some of our most vulnerable patients. Your presence provides the safety and security they need.

General Description

In this position, you are the front line of safety in a state healthcare facility. You will support psychiatric patients by providing continuous oversight and maintaining a therapeutic environment. You aren't just watching; you are ensuring that help is always just a moment away. This is a perfect entry-level opportunity to enter the healthcare field.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact on patients' or residents' lives.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Example Of Duties And Responsibilities

• Be a Watchful Presence: Perform routine safety checks and provide close, constant observation, including one-to-one (1:1) or two-to-one (2:1) assignments.
• Be a Communicator: Document your observations and relay significant information to the clinical care team.
• Be a Guardian: Continuously monitor patients at risk for self-harm or behavioral incidents to ensure their safety.
• Be a Team Member: Work under the supervision of nursing staff to maintain hospital policies and a safe environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or the equivalent.

Licensure/Certifications: None.

Experience: None.

About The Organization

William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital, located in Weston, West Virginia, is a 200-bed acute psychiatric care facility owned and operated by the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities. William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital holds accreditation from The Joint Commission and certification by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The hospital offers a wide range of services to patients either committed to the hospital through civil commitment or, in the case of forensic patients, ordered through the judicial system. Through ongoing collaboration with West Virginia University’s Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry, a variety of medical and clinical professionals partner with the hospital’s own staff to work diligently with patients to achieve a smooth transition back to the community after discharge.