Patient Observation Attendant

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education & tuition reimbursement

Scholarships

Staff safety badge

Shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM seeks a full-time Safety Companion to observe and support patients at risk, 12-hour day shifts. The role focuses on patient safety, ADL assistance, companionship, and accurate charting, within a 0.90 FTE schedule.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS at hire, and strong interpersonal skills; CNA/Nurse Tech experience is preferred. Benefits include tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• BLS required at time of hire.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: 1+ years direct patient care experience.
• Certified Nursing Assistant or Nurse Tech preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides safety and security support to the patient(s) while hospitalized, primarily by being aware, alert, present, and alerting nursing staff of concerns.
• Assists the client to the bathroom and around the unit ONLY if the client is able to ambulate and needs only minimal support and steadying.
• Engaging patient in activities according to plan of care and offering companionship.
• Provide competent physical/therapeutic care and ADLs as required.
• Accurate documentation in medical records per Charge Nurse guidance.

Skills

BLS

Interpersonal skills

Direct patient care

CNA/Nurse Tech

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $16.31 Maximum Offer $22.67

Summary:

Specially trained clinical staff, designated to provide observation of patient(s) at risk for safety

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $16.31 Maximum Offer $22.67

Summary:

Specially trained clinical staff, designated to provide observation of patient(s) at risk for safety

Location Address:

1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 0.90 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: 12 Hour Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

• Provides safety and security support to the patient(s) while hospitalized, primarily by being aware, alert, present, and alerting nursing staff of concerns.
• Assists the client to the bathroom and around the unit ONLY if the client is able to ambulate and needs only minimal support and steadying. If client is in bed, assists client with needs and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Engaging patient in activities according to plan of care. Talks with, reads to, and provides companionship.
• Provide competent physical/therapeutic care and ADLs consistent with job title/role.
• Appropriate documentation in medical record as outlined by Charge Nurse.
• Remains in constant attendance of the client. Arranges scheduled breaks with RN.
• Adheres to all Safety Companion policies.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information regarding patients.
• Performs other functions as required.

Qualifications:

• High School/GED
• BLS required at time of hire
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Preferred: 1+ years experience in direct patient care.
• Certified Nursing Assistant, Nurse Tech, or other clinical support staff related to inpatient hospital setting preferred.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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