Patient Observer
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Job overview
Trinity Health is hiring a Patient Observer. The Patient Observer role in the Nursing Resource Pool at Trinity Health Ann Arbor provides night‑shift patient safety attendants who support high‑risk patients by assisting with basic care activities, monitoring, and ensuring continuous observation under RN direction.
Key focus areas include Set up food trays and assist with eating, Assist patients with basic hygiene needs such as bathing and brushing teeth, and Offer fluids and accompany patients on walks.
Important skills include Patient Observation, Basic Hygiene Assistance, Professionalism, and Self-Control.
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Full job description
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Night Shift
Description: Other Title: Patient Safety Attendant
Department: Nursing Resource Pool/Float Pool
Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor
Position Purpose:
Nursing Resource Pool:
Patient safety attendants perform specific patient care activities as assigned by the patient's RN considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs. They will be working with high risk suicide precaution patients.
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Setting up food tray, assist with eating
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Assisting patient with basic hygiene needs (bathing, brushing teeth)
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Offering fluids
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Accompanying patient on walks
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Assisting patient to bathroom or chair
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Providing Diversionary activities
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Replacing nasal cannula
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Re-applying intermittent compression devises (ICDs or SCDs)
Patient Safey Attendants will remain with, and observe the assigned patient at all times. Patient must be in direct observation. Companions will arrange meal and break time with the patient's nurse to ensure that the patient is never unattended.
Shifts Available: 3pm-11:30pm, 11 pm-7:30am
Status Available: Full-time, Part-time
Every Other Weekend and Holiday per year required for Full-time and Part-time team members.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / LICENSURE
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Education: High school diploma and CPR or BLS Certification
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Experience: Able to maintain professionalism and self-control in difficult or stressful conditions.
Total Rewards and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation, DAILY PAY
- Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
- Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long- term Disability.
- Trinity Health offers comprehensive medical plan options administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Michigan (BCBSM). Each plan option offers the flexibility to choose from two tiers with Tier 1 Trinity Health network providers providing the lowest out of pocket costs and Tier 2 select BCBSM providers.
- Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
- Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health
- Tuition Reimbursement
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Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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