Patient Observer- FT, Day

Prisma Health; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Prisma Health in Easley, SC is seeking a Sitter/Observer to provide constant 1:1 patient observation and ensure safety under RN supervision. The role includes shifts at Baptist Easley Med Campus, with duties across turning, feeding, transfers, and basic patient care.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma; CNA or PCT certification is preferred. No prior experience is required, but healthcare exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide constant 1:1 observation of assigned patient and report risks or changes.
• Perform safety sweeps and notify staff to prevent self-harm or harm to others.
• Ensure patient is not unattended and engage unit staff or Security as needed.
• Convey hand-off communication for patients under observation.
• Assist with turning, positioning, feeding, ambulation, transfers and transports as needed.
• Remain with the patient during bathing, toileting and sleeping while on clear observation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

1:1 observation

Patient safety

Documentation

Communication

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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