Patient Observer (Part-time, Day)
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Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Job SummaryAssumes 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 values: 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 ResponsibilitiesThis 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 OfN/ARequired Certifications, Registrations, LicensesCNA or PCT certification preferred.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesN/AWork ShiftDay (United States of America)LocationGreenville Memorial Med CampusFacility1008 Greenville Memorial HospitalDepartment10089251 Sitters/ObserversShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.