Patient Observation Specialist — Night Shift

Samaritan Health Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services is seeking a Nursing Float Personnel at Samaritan Medical Center for a 12-hour night shift. The role focuses on patient observations and ensuring safety.

Requirements include a high school diploma, ability to manage stress, communicate observations to licensed staff, adapt to patient age-specific needs, and perform physical tasks including standing, walking, and lifting as needed. Hours per week total 72 hours per pay period.

Qualifications

• High school level of knowledge required.
• Must be able to handle stress appropriately, deal with violent, confused behavior management problem patients.
• Must be able to communicate patient observations to licensed and professional staff.
• Recognizes patient age specific needs to maintain a safe environment.
• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to successfully complete the self-learning modules related to Visual Observation Staff (VOS) responsibilities.
• May require medium to heavy lifting at times.
• Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Skills

Stressor tolerance

Observation communication

Mobility

Lifting ability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Samaritan Health Services is seeking a Nursing Float Personnel at Samaritan Medical Center for a 12-hour night shift. The role focuses on patient observations and ensuring safety.

Requirements include a high school diploma, ability to manage stress, communicate observations to licensed staff, adapt to patient age-specific needs, and perform physical tasks including standing, walking, and lifting as needed. Hours per week total 72 hours per pay period.