Patient Monitor (PM), Float Pool, Part Time, Days

UC Health (Cincinnati); Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Patient Monitor to ensure patient safety through continuous visual observation and timely intervention under the supervision of the RN.

The role involves assisting with basic patient care activities, communicating clearly with patients and families, and documenting observations every 15 minutes in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; state certification preferred.
• BLS training and annual refreshers required for patient monitors.
• Experience in clinical observation and patient safety is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient observation and intervene under RN supervision.
• Assist with feeding, hygiene, toileting, repositioning, and room upkeep.
• Report intake/output and changes in patient condition to the RN.
• Document observations on the observation sheet every 15 minutes.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Observation skills

Communication with patients

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State Tested Nurse Aide Certification

Tools

BLS Certification

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.

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).

Minimum Required

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