Patient Observer, Sitters/Observers (PRN, Night)

Prisma Health; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to transforming patient care. In this essential role, you will provide constant observation to ensure patient safety, assisting with basic needs while preventing self-harm or harm to others. You will work closely with a compassionate team, gaining valuable experience in a healthcare setting. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives, ensuring they receive the care and attention they deserve. If you are passionate about serving others and want to be part of a team that values compassion and dedication, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No previous experience required; healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant observation and ensure patient safety.
• Assist with patient needs like feeding, ambulation, and transfers.
• Document and report any risks or changes observed.

Skills

Patient Observation

Communication Skills

Compassionate Care

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Patient Care Equipment

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 values: 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

N/A

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

N/A

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Location

Greenville Memorial Med Campus

Facility

1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital

Department

10089251 Sitters/Observers

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