Continuous Observer-PerDiem-Nights-6033

Position Purpose

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide continuous visual and proximal contact with the patient(s), including but not limited to in-room observation, provision of basic comfort services, maintaining a safe environment, accompanying patient during transportation for tests/procedures, and documentation on appropriate forms.
• Provide constant one-on-one observation to patients who are confused, at risk for causing injury to themselves or others, or exhibit behavior that is unpredictable or difficult to manage.
• Assist with responding to the needs of patients promptly, including politely requesting assistance of appropriate staff.
• Set up trays; assist with feeding patients.
• Lift and assist patients out of bed and walking as needed.
• Respect Patient Rights, privacy and dignity as much as can be safely accommodated.
• Utilize interventions identified in training to support the maintenance of a safe, therapeutic environment with a focus on the prevention of self-harm and/or injury.
• Notify clinical staff of any change in patient status or appearance.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation regarding patient behaviors and actions.
• Comply with all Federal, State, organizational, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Complete and stay up-to-date on mobility training including all Health Stream modules and any other training/orientation as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of department and organization.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• The ability to follow directions, written and verbal.
• Verbal skills, hearing, sight and manual dexterity required.
• Comfortable working with a diverse population and communicate with compassion.
• Education: High School graduate or GED preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience working in a healthcare or customer service setting.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The ability to follow directions, written and verbal. Verbal skills, hearing, sight and manual dexterity required. Comfortable working with a diverse population and communicate with compassion.
• Special Position Requirements: Exposure Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. Other potential hazard(s): possible exposure to hostile individuals.

Work Requirements

• Able to communicate appropriately with a diverse population.
• Able to be exposed to patients with infectious diseases.
• Able to stand, walk, stretch, reach, and or bend for 3-5 hours per day.
• Able to assist with the movement of an adult patient weighing up to 300 lbs.
• Able to sit and focus on patient observation for long periods of time, including the entire shift.
• Able to see, hear, and work in a stressful environment.