Patient Observer

Prisma Health; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is looking for a dedicated individual for a patient observation role at the Baptist Easley Medical Campus. The job involves ensuring patient safety while assisting with limited patient needs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and preferred experience in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include constant observation of patients at risk of self-harm and aiding with various patient-centered activities.

Shift hours are at night, and CNA or PCT certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education - High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience - No previous experience required; previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• CNA or PCT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant 1:1 observation of assigned patient.
• Document and report any risks or changes according to policy.
• Assist with meeting patient's needs such as turning, positioning, and feeding.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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: Night (United States of America)

Location: Baptist Easley Med Campus

Facility: 1015 Baptist Easley Hospital

Department: 10159251 Sitters/Observers