Patient Observer

Prisma Health; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Easley, SC seeks a Sitters/Observers to provide constant 1:1 observation of assigned patients, ensuring safety and reporting risks per policy. Under RN supervision, you assist with meeting patient needs and help prevent self-harm.

No prior healthcare experience required; CNA or PCT certification preferred. Day shift at Baptist Easley Med Campus offers opportunities to contribute to patient safety and collaborate with unit staff.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform constant 1:1 observation.
• Maintain patient safety and report risks per policy.
• Assist with meeting basic patient needs and transfers.
• Availability for day shift responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant 1:1 observation of assigned patient.
• Document and report changes or risks observed.
• Engage assistance from staff or Security when needed.
• Support with turning, positioning and basic patient activities.

Skills

1:1 observation

Patient safety

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

PCT certification

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

Day (United States of America)

Location

Baptist Easley Med Campus

Facility

Baptist Easley Hospital

Department

Sitters/Observers

Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.