Patient Observer- FT, Day

Prisma Health; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Baptist Easley Med Campus is seeking a dedicated Sitter/Observer to provide constant 1:1 patient observation and support under RN supervision. You will document risks, report changes, and engage unit staff to prevent self-harm and ensure patient safety.

The role requires following safety policies, coordinating hand-offs, and assisting with turning, positioning, activities, feeding, ambulation, transfers and transports while the patient remains under observation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• No prior healthcare experience required.
• CNA or PCT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides constant 1:1 observation of assigned patient and documents risks or changes per policy to prevent self-harm or harm to others.
• Notifies staff or Security if patient tries to leave the floor and participates in hand-off communication.
• Assists with meeting patient needs during observation, including turning, positioning, activities, feeding, ambulation, transfers and transports.
• Maintains continuous observation during bathing, toileting and sleeping when risk of self-harm is present.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Observation

Patient safety

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

Baptist Easley Hospital

Department

Sitters/Observers

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