Patient Observer, Sitters/Observers, PRN, Variable shifts

Prisma Health; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Simpsonville is seeking a dedicated Sitter/Observer to provide constant 1:1 patient observation and ensure safety under RN supervision. You will assist with turning, positioning, feeding, ambulation and transfers while maintaining continuous contact with the patient to prevent self-harm or wandering.

Flexible work with shifts at Hillcrest/Simpsonville Medical Campus; no prior healthcare experience required though preferred. CNA or PCT certification is advantageous for this role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide constant 1:1 observation of the patient and report risks or changes per policy.
• Maintain patient safety and engage unit staff or security as needed to prevent wandering.
• Perform hand-off communication about the patient being observed.
• Assist with turning, positioning, diversional activities, feeding, ambulation, transfers and transports as needed.
• Remain with the patient at all times during activities of daily living.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

1:1 observation

Patient safety

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA or PCT certification

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

N/A

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

CNA or PCT certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

N/A

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Hillcrest/Simpsonville Medical Campus

Facility

Hillcrest Hospital

Department

Sitters/Observers

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