Patient Observer, Sitters/Observers, Full-Time, Night
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Job overview
Prisma Health is hiring a Patient Observer, Sitters/Observers, Full-Time, Night. The Patient Observer assumes responsibility for constant observation and ensures patient's safety while actively preventing self-harm or harm to others. This role assists with meeting limited patient needs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The observer documents and reports any risks, changes, or problems observed according to policy.
Key focus areas include Provide constant 1:1 observation of assigned patient, Document and report any risks, changes, or problems observed, and Complete safety sweeps as per policy when observing patients at risk for self-harm.
Successful candidates bring No Previous Experience.
Skills & qualifications
Qualifications
Full 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
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All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
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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.
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When observing patients at risk for self-harm, completes safety sweeps as per policy.
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Ensures the patient is not unattended and notifies/engages assistance from unit staff and/or Security if patient tries to leave the floor.
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Gives and receives hand-off communication (report) regarding patient assigned to observe.
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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.
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When observing patients at risk for self-harm, is in attendance of patient at all times including, bathing, toileting, and sleeping.
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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
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Education - High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
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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
Night (United States of America)
Location
Blount Memorial Hospital
Facility
8001 Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.
Department
80019251 Sitters/Observers
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