Close Observer - Pediatric

Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining patient and staff safety by monitoring patient and assisting delegated nursing care.
• Incorporates therapeutic and diversionary interventions to maintain patient safety, refocus the patient, and promote healthy behaviors as needed.
• Ambulates, assists with hygiene, nutrition, linen changes, and other activities of daily living for patients.
• Identifies potential risks and early signs of escalating patient behaviors, such as agitation, confusion, and anxiety.
• Engages the patient in reduction techniques to maintain safety.
• Uses problem solving and critical thinking skills to implement behavioral interventions.

Requirements

• High School diploma required.
• 1 year of experience related to patient care or psychiatric training preferred or less than 1 year (six months) of nursing education preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently required.
• Innovative with patient care required.
• Flexible in thinking and approach required.

Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Independent work ability.
• Innovation in patient care.
• Flexibility in approach.

Benefits

• The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better.
• The University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics).

Pay

• Compensation Range: $17.51 - $23.64
• Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule

• Work Shift: UR - Night (United States of America)
• Department: 500426 Peds Flex Team Nursing/SMH
• Time Type: Full time
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40