Patient Observer [Blount], Sitters/Observers, PRN, Night

Prisma Health; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health's Blount Memorial Hospital is seeking a dedicated Sitters/Observers team member to provide constant 1:1 observation and ensure patient safety under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will assist with meeting patient needs such as turning, positioning, feeding, ambulation, transfers, and transports, while documenting risks and communicating hand-offs to oncoming staff.

Experience is not required, and a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred; CNA or PCT certification

Qualifications

• Education - High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience - No previous experience required; healthcare experience preferred.
• Certification - CNA or PCT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant 1:1 observation and report risks per policy.
• Notify staff and security if patient attempts to leave.
• Assist with turning, positioning, feeding, ambulation, and transfers.
• Document observations and participate in hand-offs.

Skills

1:1 observation

Documentation

Communication

Safety awareness

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 values: 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

Blount Memorial Hospital

Facility

Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.

Department

Sitters/Observers

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