Patient Observer - ED - FT Varied

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in the United States is seeking a patient observer to provide continuous observation of assigned patient(s). Shifts are five 8-hour shifts per week with every other weekend and holiday commitment; shift times include 7am-3:30pm, 3:00pm-11:30pm, or 11:00pm-7:30am.

You will work under the direction of clinical staff and communicate patient care needs to nursing staff. A high school diploma or GED is required, and knowledge of the health care environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED required.
• Knowledge of the health care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous observation of assigned patient(s).
• Works under the direction of clinical staff.
• Communicates patient care needs to nursing staff.

Education

High school graduation or GED

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: 8 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Salary Range: 15.00 - 22.50 Union Position: No Department Details Shifts are as following: Five 8 hour shifts per week Every other weekend and holiday commitment Shift times are 7am-3:30pm, 3:00pm-11:30pm, or 11:00pm-7:30am Summary Provides continuous observation of assigned patient(s). Works under the direction of clinical staff. Job Description Provides continuous supervision for patients who are at risk for falls, pulling at lines, are mildly confused or impulsive. Communicates patient care needs to nursing staff. Qualifications High school graduation or General Education Diploma (GED) required. Knowledge of the health care environment is preferred. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.