CENTRAL TRAVELER PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Job Summary

Provides visual and audible observation of assigned patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and unit manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Visually and audibly monitors the assigned patient's condition and behavior at all times.
• Completes observation reports at established intervals.
• Takes initiative in compassionately rendering service or responding to needs. Interacts hospitably, cheerfully, and supportively with staff, patients, visitors, and work colleagues.
• Remains at the bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
• Verbalizes redirection of the patient from at-risk behaviors.
• Sets aside help or advice as soon as possible when the patient appears to be in medical distress or poses a threat, and escalates to assigned medical professionals.
• Participates in collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues. Assures patient environment is safe; reports any safety hazards to the charge nurse. Removes visible hazards and reports as appropriate.
• Assists in calming and/or reorienting patient in cases of agitation or confusion.
• Assists with keeping patient's room safe and orderly.
• Accompanies patient when diagnostic testing is required.
• Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, control, or other nursing interventions, or exhibits unusual behavior or verbalizations. Immediately reports any potentially dangerous behavior or concerning conversations to the nurse.
• Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patient when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift assignment. Arranges coverage around meal break times with nurse and informs nurse prior to leaving patient for any reason.
• Assists patient with ordering dietary tray and setting up of patient's meal tray; assists with basic positioning of patient; assists with patient wheelchair rides and/or ambulation if patient is stable and gait has been previously determined safe by assigned staff nurse.
• Responds rapidly and thoroughly to emergencies, special needs, etc.
• Accepts suggestions and direction from supervisors and hospital staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge of department policies and procedures. Honors department's attendance, break, behavior, dress, personal hygiene, and safety codes.
• Honors all confidentiality and other regulatory requirements.
• Accepts and absorbs department and hospital education program.
• Assists other associates as necessary. Responds to direction as provided.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• Current CPR AED or basic life Support healthcare provider (BLS-HCP) certification required within 30 days of hire, if required at the facility.
• Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods. Requires bending, stooping, reaching up, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• One to two years of previous experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Fixed Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour.
• Full-time positions offer:
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Full-time positions also offer:
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

About the Role

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time CENTRAL TRAVELER PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT positions. Address: Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin - 1201 West 38th Street, Austin, TX 78705. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time and part time schedules; Monday through Friday, hours may vary. Rotating weekends. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Prior patient experience is preferred; BLS certification is required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• Current CPR AED or basic life Support healthcare provider (BLS-HCP) certification required within 30 days of hire, if required at the facility.
• Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods. Requires bending, stooping, reaching up, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• One to two years of previous experience is preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Ability to interact hospitably, cheerfully, and supportively with staff, patients, visitors, and work colleagues.
• Ability to remain at the bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
• Ability to verbally redirect the patient from engaging in at-risk behaviors.
• Ability to seek help or advice as soon as possible when the patient appears to be in medical distress or poses a threat.
• Ability to participate in collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues.
• Ability to calm and/or reorient patient in cases of agitation or confusion.
• Ability to assist in keeping patient's room safe and orderly.
• Ability to accompany patient when diagnostic testing is required.
• Ability to immediately summon the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, control, or other nursing interventions, or exhibits unusual behavior or verbalizations.
• Ability to immediately report any potentially dangerous behavior or concerning conversations to the nurse.
• Ability to participate in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patient when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift assignment.
• Ability to assist patient with ordering dietary tray and setting up of patient's meal tray; assists with basic positioning of patient; assists with patient wheelchair rides and/or ambulation if patient is stable and gait has been previously determined safe by assigned staff nurse.
• Ability to respond rapidly and thoroughly to emergencies, special needs, etc.
• Ability to accept suggestions and direction from supervisors and hospital staff.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of department policies and procedures. Honors department's attendance, break, behavior, dress, personal hygiene, and safety codes.
• Ability to honor all confidentiality and other regulatory requirements.
• Ability to accept and absorb department and hospital education program.
• Ability to assist other associates as necessary. Responds to direction as provided.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Pay

Fixed Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full time and part time schedules; Monday through Friday, hours may vary. Rotating weekends. More details upon interview.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• Current CPR AED or basic life Support healthcare provider (BLS-HCP) certification required within 30 days of hire, if required at the facility.
• Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods. Requires bending, stooping, reaching up, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• One to two years of previous experience is preferred.