Patient Observation Assistant

Xanitos, Inc; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Xanitos, Inc. is hiring Patient Observation Assistants (POAs) for all shifts at PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview, WA.

The position provides patient visual and audible observation aligned with RN oversight and Xanitos leadership. The hourly rate is $19.00, with responsibilities ranging from bedside monitoring to documenting observations. Must complete post-offer screenings, be vaccinated, and hold a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Post-Offer Medical, Background Screening and Drug Test required.
• Successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
• High school diploma or GED; or equivalent.
• Ability to read and understand written English communication including patient identifiers and important information.
• CPR AED or basic life support (BLS-HCP) certification required; training provided by Xanitos.

Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned patients visually and audibly at all times.
• Remain at the bedside unless relieved by staff.
• Verbally redirect patients from at-risk behaviors.
• Complete observation reports at scheduled times.
• Interact with staff, patients and visitors in a courteous, supportive manner.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Xanitos, Inc. is a management company that provides hospital housekeeping, patient transport, and central laundries services. It is differentiated by its patented XRO System for cleaning patient rooms, its outstanding operations management team, and by being a private company whose priority is giving top-quality service. The results are evident; at the hospitals it serves, Xanitos has improved the cleaning quality, increased HCAHPS scores, reduced the risk of HAIs, lowered bed turnaround time, and significantly reduced costs.

Xanitosis hiring Patient Observation Assistant’s (POA’s)for all shifts atPeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview, WA.

• Pay $19.00 per hour

Job Overview:

Responsible for providing patient visual and audible observation of assigned patients with the alignment of a Registered Nurse (RN) and directed by the Xanitos Leadership team by completing the following duties.

Daily Responsibilities:

· Tasked to monitor both visually and audibly the assigned patient’s condition and behavior at all times.

· Remains at the bedside of assigned patient at all times, unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.

· Verbally redirects the patient from participating in at risk behaviors.

· Completes observation reports at the assigned times.

· Takes initiative in compassionately rendering service or responding to needs. Interacts hospitably, cheerfully, and supportively with staff, patients, visitors, and work colleagues.

· Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, control, or other nursing interventions or exhibits unusual behavior or verbalizations. Immediately reports any potentially dangerous behavior or concerning conversations to the nurse.

· Collaborates to identify and report patient safety issues. Assures patient environment is safe, reporting any safety hazards to the charge nurse. Removes visible hazards and reports, as appropriate.

· Assists in calming and/or reorienting patient in cases of distress, or confusion.

· Assists with keeping patient's room, safe and in an orderly fashion at all times.

· Escorts patient when diagnostic testing is required.

· Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patient when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift assignment. Ensures coverage around meal break times and prior to leaving patient for any reason.

· Assists patient with ordering dietary tray, setting up of patient's meal trays, basic positioning of patient, taking a ride in wheelchair and/or ambulation if patient is stable and gait has been previously determined safe by assigned staff nurse. May assist with ambulation, if directed to by the RN.

· Respects hospital and company property.

· Responds rapidly and thoroughly to emergencies, special needs, etc.

· Takes suggestions and direction from supervisors and Hospital staff.

· Demonstrates knowledge of department policies and procedures. Honors department’s attendance, break, behavior, dress, personal hygiene, and safety codes.

· Follows all confidentiality and other regulatory requirements.

· Complies with all department and hospital educational programs.

· Always behaves in a Professional manner.

· Assists other associates, as necessary. Responds to direction as provided.

· Maintains all Xanitos company standards.

· Complies with facility confidentiality and patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facilities HIPAA policies and procedures.

· Other duties may be assigned.

Job Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty adequately. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Post-Offer Medical, Background Screening and Drug Test required.
• Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and understand written English communication including patient identifiers, pick and receiving location, isolation precaution notifications and other important patient information necessary to perform assigned task.
• CPR AED or basic life support healthcare provider (BLS-HCP) certification required.*
• Any other unit-specific training required by Hospital partner such as but not limited to, the hospital partners new hire orientation.

*Training and certifications required for this role, including BLS/CPR, will be provided by Xanitos.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time. Requires lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling of up to 50 lbs. Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.

Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually average.

Xanitosunderstands the importance of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, as well as your financial future. With that in mind, we take pride in the variety of benefit plans that are available for our employees. Please note, plans vary by location and are subject to eligibility and work hour requirements in accordance with company policy and state laws. Plans may include:

• Medical
• Vision
• Life, Accident and Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Shoes for Crews Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts to Theme Parks, Theaters, Sporting Events, Movies and More
• Paid Time off including Vacation- Up to 80 hours per year based on actual hours worked, Sick- accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked, Paid Company Holidays-6 per year, Bereavement (a maximum of three paid scheduled workdays off) and Jury Duty.

The expected hourly rate for this position ranges from $20.00 to $20.00, depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, training, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation may include Shift differential pay and bonuses (if applicable to the position).

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Qualifications

Education

Required

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent or better.

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