Patient Observer - PRN

Prisma Health; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Easley, SC, is seeking a Sitters/Observers role focused on constant 1:1 patient observation to maintain safety and prevent harm. The incumbent will support RN staff and engage with the patient to address basic needs under supervision.

Position emphasizes vigilant monitoring, clear reporting, and timely escalation if risks arise, including during bathing or sleep periods, with duties spanning turning, positioning and transfers as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant 1:1 observation of the patient and document risks, changes, or problems per policy.
• Report and communicate patient status and handoffs to unit staff.
• Assist with patient needs during observation, including turning, positioning, feeding, ambulation and transfers.
• Ensure patient safety; notify security if a patient attempts to leave the floor.
• Attend to patient during bathing, toileting and sleeping while under observation.

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

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Baptist Easley Med Campus

Facility

Baptist Easley Hospital

Department

Sitters/Observers

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