Patient Observer - FT Night

Prisma Health; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Night Shift Sitter/Observer at Baptist Easley Med Campus to provide constant 1:1 observation and ensure patient safety. The role involves documenting risks and assisting with patient needs under RN supervision.

Role requires flexibility, with no previous experience required though healthcare exposure is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. CNA or PCT not required.

Qualifications

• Education - High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience - No previous experience required. Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant 1:1 observation of the assigned patient and document and report any risks or changes per policy.
• Perform safety sweeps for patients at risk of self-harm.
• Ensure the patient is not unattended and engage unit staff or Security if the patient attempts to leave.
• Give and receive hand-off communication regarding the patient assigned to observe.
• Assist with meeting patient needs during observation, including turning and positioning, diversional activities, feeding, ambulation, transfers, and transports.
• Maintain presence with the patient at all times during self-harm risk and routine care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient observation

Documentation

Team 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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