Patient Observer
: Job Details :

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

Performs constant and direct observation of a patient with suicidal ideation and/or a patient who is certified for psychiatric hospitalization. Provides constant and direct observation of a patient or patients who are at risk of harming self and/or others.

GENERAL PATIENT CARE - Provides one to one, constant and direct observation of patients with suicidal ideation. Provides constant and direct observation of patients who are at risk of causing harm to self and/or others. Assists assigned staff (RNs and/or PCTs) to meet the

comfort and hygiene needs of the patient by providing assistance with care services such as toileting activities, ambulation, position changes, hair care, and feeding. Maintains direct patient observation during all patient activities, including but not limited to toileting and transportation.

TECHNICAL CARE - Takes vital signs as needed, while maintaining direct patient observation. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

TRANSPORT - Assists with ambulating patients and with transfer/transport procedures as appropriate.

COMMUNICATION - Performs required documentation and communicates in a competent and effective manner to meet patient and/or family needs and regulatory requirements. Maintains strict confidentiality of patient, employee and department information to ensure patient rights.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - Utilizes time and resources effectively to promote quality and cost outcomes.

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Education:

Required: High School Diploma

Preferred: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education

Specify Degree(s): Completion of a Nursing Assistant program, Curre

Specify Degree(s): Completion of a Nursing Assistant Program; EMT Program; OR Current

enrollment in nursing school or medical school Residency: CNA, EMT, Nursing Student or Medical Student

Minimum Experience:

Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

Required:

CPR/BLS (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) AHA - BLS Version

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