Patient Observation Lead — Hospital Team Leader (FT/PT)

Compass Group USA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Compass Group USA’s Touchpoint unit seeks a Patient Observation Lead to supervise the Patient Observation Associates and assist managers in operating the Observation and Transport program. The role ensures safe, timely and accurate observation of patients who cannot be left unattended.

Full and part-time schedules are offered with day and night shifts; weekends required. Prior patient observation lead experience preferred and a high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• Prior patient observation lead experience preferred.
• High school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Leads daily work of other Patient Observation Associates.
• Communicates with associates, resources staffing, client staff and leadership, as appropriate.
• Coordinates associate assignments, as specified.
• Performs and/or ensures float break coverage, to support associates at offsite accounts.
• Communicates policies and procedures to ensure compliance, standardization, and processes for improvement.
• Completes shift reports, break sheets, and associate patient assignments to ensure coverage and support.
• Must be able to perform all duties of Patient Observation Associates.
• Cross-trained in Patient Transport and/or other departments when/where applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient observation lead experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Compass Group USA’s Touchpoint unit seeks a Patient Observation Lead to supervise the Patient Observation Associates and assist managers in operating the Observation and Transport program. The role ensures safe, timely and accurate observation of patients who cannot be left unattended.

Full and part-time schedules are offered with day and night shifts; weekends required. Prior patient observation lead experience preferred and a high school diploma is required.