Patient Sitter - Constant Observer

Abrazo Health; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Abrazo West Campus is seeking a dedicated Constant Observer to work under the supervision of the registered nurse, maintaining constant direct observation of identified patients. You will ensure safety, privacy, and compassionate care, documenting observations and reporting to the nurse as required.

Key duties include preventing unattended patients, proper use of call systems, and staying with patients during transports.

Qualifications

• Ability to read in English to follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Must have good customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains constant direct observation of identified patient(s) under RN supervision.
• Keeps patient within view at all times and never leaves unattended.
• Uses call light/intercom to summon staff for assistance or needed supplies.
• Accompanies patient during transport for diagnostics or procedures; asks RN before accompanying.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Reports observations and communications to the nurse and relief sitter as required.
• Adheres to safety protocols and conducts oneself professionally at all times.

Skills

Read English instructions

Prioritize tasks

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If youre dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to become a crucial part of our caring team!

At Abrazo West Campus, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Working under the supervision of the registered nurse, the constant observer maintains constant direct observation and visualization of identified patient(s).

Responsibilities

• Patient Observation:
  • Keeps patient within view at all times.
  • Never leaves patient unattended.
  • Uses the call light/intercom system to summon staff for assistance or needed equipment/supplies.
  • Accompanies and stays with patient when transported off the unit for any diagnostic tests or procedures. Asks nurse before accompanying patient
  • Remains in patient room at all times and does not leave without RN approval and/or relief.
  • Documents observations on flow sheet as instructed and indicated.
• Patient Safety:
  • Keeps patient room door open/partially open at all times.
  • Keeps bathroom door open at all times.
  • Removes sharp/dangerous items out of room.
  • Assists nurse to screen all items brought in by visitors.
  • Knows patient’s ordered activity level
  • Avoids wearing items around neck (ID badge, stethoscopes, necklace, etc.)
• Patient Privacy:
  • Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
  • Refrains from discussing patient information with anyone other than nurse or physician.
  • Respects the patient’s right to dignity while providing care, with concern for safety as a priority.
• Communication:
  • Listens and acknowledges patient’s complaints and feelings.
  • Conveys attitudes of compassion, empathy, and understanding.
  • Does not discuss any information related to patient’s medical condition or plan of care.
  • Seeks guidance and direction when unsure.
  • Informs nurse immediately if patient expresses desire to harm self/others or wants to leave the hospital.
  • Provides report to relief patient sitter and to nurse prior to leaving at shift end.
• Conduct:
  • Provides only constant observation.
  • Does not make personal phone calls, eat food in the room, or sleep.
  • Allows patient control of television (channel, volume).
  • Does not use any items or personal electronics (iPod, iPad, game boy, etc.) or anything that can distract attention from patient.
  • Does not leave patient(s) until relief patient sitter has arrived and is in the patient room.
  • Does not use the patient's bathroom for personal use.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Special Skills:
  • Ability to read in English to follow oral and/or written instructions.
  • Ability to prioritize work.
  • Must have good customer service skills.
• Minimum Requirements
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience: One year experience
  • Certifications: Current American Heart Association BLS certification
• Preferred Requirements
  • Experience: Prior constant observer and/or CNA experience preferred
  • For constant observers utilized exclusively with non- behavioral health patients, all related competencies must be administered and completed prior to assignment of a patient. There will be one level of competency for all constant observers in this category.

Organization Description

Abrazo West Campus is recognized for providing exceptional, comprehensive care to patients in West Valley communities. The 200-bed acute care hospital offers advanced services, including the da Vinci Xi surgical platform, Level I Trauma Center, Loop-X system, orthopedics, obstetrics and cardiovascular care.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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• Special Skills:
  • Ability to read in English to follow oral and/or written instructions.
  • Ability to prioritize work.
  • Must have good customer service skills.
• Minimum Requirements
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience: One year experience
  • Certifications: Current American Heart Association BLS certification
• Preferred Requirements
  • Experience: Prior constant observer and/or CNA experience preferred
  • For constant observers utilized exclusively with non- behavioral health patients, all related competencies must be administered and completed prior to assignment of a patient. There will be one level of competency for all constant observers in this category.

• Patient Observation:
  • Keeps patient within view at all times.
  • Never leaves patient unattended.
  • Uses the call light/intercom system to summon staff for assistance or needed equipment/supplies.
  • Accompanies and stays with patient when transported off the unit for any diagnostic tests or procedures. Asks nurse before accompanying patient
  • Remains in patient room at all times and does not leave without RN approval and/or relief.
  • Documents observations on flow sheet as instructed and indicated.
• Patient Safety:
  • Keeps patient room door open/partially open at all times.
  • Keeps bathroom door open at all times.
  • Removes sharp/dangerous items out of room.
  • Assists nurse to screen all items brought in by visitors.
  • Knows patient’s ordered activity level
  • Avoids wearing items around neck (ID badge, stethoscopes, necklace, etc.)
• Patient Privacy:
  • Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
  • Refrains from discussing patient information with anyone other than nurse or physician.
  • Respects the patient’s right to dignity while providing care, with concern for safety as a priority.
• Communication:
  • Listens and acknowledges patient’s complaints and feelings.
  • Conveys attitudes of compassion, empathy, and understanding.
  • Does not discuss any information related to patient’s medical condition or plan of care.
  • Seeks guidance and direction when unsure.
  • Informs nurse immediately if patient expresses desire to harm self/others or wants to leave the hospital.
  • Provides report to relief patient sitter and to nurse prior to leaving at shift end.
• Conduct:
  • Provides only constant observation.
  • Does not make personal phone calls, eat food in the room, or sleep.
  • Allows patient control of television (channel, volume).
  • Does not use any items or personal electronics (iPod, iPad, game boy, etc.) or anything that can distract attention from patient.
  • Does not leave patient(s) until relief patient sitter has arrived and is in the patient room.
  • Does not use the patient's bathroom for personal use.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned