Patient Observation Aide — Continuous Care

St. Luke's University Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network in Allentown, PA is seeking a Patient Observation Attendant to monitor patients under the close supervision of a Registered Nurse.

You will remain with patients, follow observation guidelines, and help maintain a safe, supportive environment during tests, treatments and daily care. The role emphasizes timely reporting of changes, assisting with meals if needed, and ensuring patients are never left unattended.

Qualifications

• Must complete mandatory education and competencies required for position.
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reports on/off duty to the registered nurse assigned to care for patient.
• Receives specific observation guidelines from the registered nurse for each patient, shift and assignment.
• Provides a safe environment for the patient, under the direction of a registered nurse
• Remains with patient at all times as directed by the registered nurse
• Identifies self to patient and/or family members or significant others
• Provide continual observation and monitoring of patient
• Reports behavior changes and patient requests to patient care provider or registered nurse
• Accompany patient to/from and during tests or treatments
• May assist patient with set up of meals and fluids
• Maintain patient room in neat, orderly manner
• Provides a safe environment for the patient, under the direction of a registered nurse
• Provides constant observation of patient as directed by registered nurse

Skills

Patient observation

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

St. Luke’s University Health Network in Allentown, PA is seeking a Patient Observation Attendant to monitor patients under the close supervision of a Registered Nurse.

You will remain with patients, follow observation guidelines, and help maintain a safe, supportive environment during tests, treatments and daily care. The role emphasizes timely reporting of changes, assisting with meals if needed, and ensuring patients are never left unattended.