Patient Observer

Prisma Health; Easley (SC); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Prisma Health in the United States (Baptist Easley Med Campus) seeks a dedicated Sitter/Observer to provide constant 1:1 patient observation and ensure safety under RN supervision. You will assist with basic patient needs and maintain vigilance to prevent self-harm or harm to others.

Education-wise, a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, and no prior experience is required, though healthcare experience is a plus. CNA or PCT certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Education - High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience - No previous experience required. Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses - CNA or PCT certification preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provides constant 1:1 observation of assigned patient and documents/report risks, changes or problems per policy.
• Notifies/engages unit staff and/or Security if patient tries to leave the floor.
• Delivers and receives hand-off communication regarding the observed patient.
• Assists with turning, positioning, diversional activities, feeding, ambulation and transfers while maintaining observation.
• Attends to self-harm at-risk patients during bathing, toileting and sleeping; never leaves unattended.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Assumes responsibility for constant observation and ensures patient's safety while actively preventing self-harm or harm to others. Assists with meeting limited patient needs under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Provides constant 1:1 observation of assigned patient. Documents and reports any risks, changes or problems observed according to policy in order to prevent self-harm and harm to others.
• When observing patients at risk for self-harm, completes safety sweeps as per policy.
• Ensures the patient is not unattended and notifies/engages assistance from unit staff and/or Security if patient tries to leave the floor.
• Gives and receives hand-off communication (report) regarding patient assigned to observe.
• While maintaining constant patient observation will assist with task of meeting patient's needs with turning and positioning, patient centered diversional activities, feeding, ambulation, patient transfers and transports.
• When observing patients at risk for self-harm, is in attendance of patient at all times including, bathing, toileting, and sleeping.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education - High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience - No previous experience required. Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• CNA or PCT certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• NA

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Baptist Easley Med Campus

Facility

Baptist Easley Hospital

Department

Sitters/Observers

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