Patient Observation Aide

CalvertHealth; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

CalvertHealth in Maryland seeks a patient observation assistant to work under an RN, receiving handoff reports and monitoring patients requiring continuous observation. This role includes maintaining a safe environment and completing required hospital competencies and trainings.

Candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and CPR/suicide precautions training; six months related experience preferred. The position is on-site and part of the inpatient care team.

Qualifications

• Position requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Prefer 6 months related experience.
• CPR and Suicide precautions training.
• Maintains unit-specific competencies and mandatory learning per GA-057 and department requirements.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, receives report about patients who require continuous observation.
• Other duties will include environmental tasks.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

CalvertHealth in Maryland seeks a patient observation assistant to work under an RN, receiving handoff reports and monitoring patients requiring continuous observation. This role includes maintaining a safe environment and completing required hospital competencies and trainings.

Candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and CPR/suicide precautions training; six months related experience preferred. The position is on-site and part of the inpatient care team.