Behavioral Observer-Cleveland Heights IP; 72 hrs Biweekly; Days

About the role

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by focusing on community health and well-being, including affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity, and access to fresh food, among others. The system aims to prevent disease as effectively as it treats it.

Responsibilities

• Provides constant patient observation, which may include more than one patient and may be conducted either in-person or via a video camera monitoring system.
• Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or high school equivalency exam completion.
• Completion of training as prescribed by MetroHealth prior to performing job responsibilities.
• Basic computer skills to document observations electronically.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), or obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Possession of certification by 12/31/2017 for existing Behavioral Observers.
• Currently enrolled as a medical or nursing student (preferred).
• Prior healthcare experience involving patient care (preferred).

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day.
• May need to sit or stand for extended periods.
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Able to clearly see all patients for which one is responsible.
• Able to communicate in face-to-face, phone, email, and other communications.
• Able to read job related documents.
• Able to use computer and document observations.