Patient Monitor (PM), Float Pool, Full Time, Nights

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health in Cincinnati is seeking a Patient Monitor to ensure patient safety through continuous visual observation and timely intervention. You will work under the supervision of the primary caregiver, supporting the care team and documenting observations.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED, with preference for a State Tested Nurse Aid Certification and BLS training. This on-site role emphasizes vigilance, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: State Tested Nurse Aid Certification.
• BLS certification and annual training for patient monitors.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous visual observation to ensure patient safety.
• Perform tasks under supervision of the primary caregiver.
• Record observations every 15 minutes and document changes.
• Collaborate with RN and primary caregiver on plan of care.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State Tested Nurse Aid Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Description At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

Job Description At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is an EEO Employer.
The primary responsibility of the Patient Monitor is to ensure patient safety by providing continuous visual observation and appropriate intervention. The Patient Monitor will also perform specific tasks under the supervision of the primary care giver.

Location

Cincinnati, OH, United States

Qualifications

Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED. | Preferred: State Tested Nurse Aid Certification. | BLS and annual training modules for patient monitors.

Responsibilities

PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY):

• Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and respond to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.

Safety

• The Patient Monitor may not leave the patient unattended or move out of visual contact with the patient without obtaining relief from the patient's primary nurse. The Patient Monitor must take appropriate action to prevent or reduce the risk of harm to the patient (i.e., limit movement, stopping patient from removing CMU equipment, pulling out IV lines, catheters, etc.) The Patient Monitor must refer to the Suicide Risk policy when caring for a suicide risk patient. Provide handoff of care.

Activities Directed By The RN

• Feed patient and report intake. Assist with/perform basic hygiene for patient. Assist with toileting. Assist with patient repositioning. Provide for the bedpan or urinal and report output. Ambulate patient. Change linens and tidy the room.

Physical Observations

• The Patient Monitor will immediately notify RN of: Changes in the patient's appearance or behavior. Changes in skin color. Change in breathing pattern. Change in level of consciousness or responsiveness, agitation, combativeness, etc. Any behaviors that might represent increasing safety risks. The Patient Monitor must document patient observations and activities on the observation sheet every 15 minutes.

Collaboration

• With the primary caregiver concerning patient observations, change in patient condition and plan of care for patient comfort and safety.

Self Development

• Performance improvement, continuing education, in-service for conditions of employment (i.e. safety, CPR).