Patient Observation Assistant - Full & Part Time

Compass Group USA; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,981,120 - 49,593,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement Plan

Opportunity for growth

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a Patient Observation Assistant (full-time/part-time) to monitor and support patients at St Vincent's Riverside in Jacksonville, FL. The role involves vigilant observation, reporting, and compassionate patient care under RN supervision.

Competitive hourly pay and benefits offered. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, assisting with meals and mobility as directed, and escalating concerns to nursing staff promptly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is required.
• Current CPR AED or basic life Support healthcare provider (BLS-HCP) certification required within 30 days of hire, if required at the facility.
• Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods. Requires bending, stooping, reaching up, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• One to two years of previous experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visually and audibly monitors the assigned patient's condition and behavior at all times.
• Completes observation reports at established interval.
• Takes initiative in compassionately rendering service or responding to needs.
• Remains at the bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
• Verbally redirects the patient from engaging in at-risk behaviors.
• Seeks help or advice as soon as possible when patient appears to be in medical distress or poses a threat.

Job description

Compass Group USA is seeking a Patient Observation Assistant (full-time/part-time) to monitor and support patients at St Vincent's Riverside in Jacksonville, FL. The role involves vigilant observation, reporting, and compassionate patient care under RN supervision.

Competitive hourly pay and benefits offered. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, assisting with meals and mobility as directed, and escalating concerns to nursing staff promptly.