PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT (FULL 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. Ensures the patient’s environment is safe; reports any safety hazards to the charge nurse. Removes visible hazards and reports as appropriate.
• Assists in calming and/or reorienting the patient in cases of agitation or confusion.
• Assists with keeping the patient's room safe and orderly.
• Accompanies the 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 the patient with ordering dietary trays and setting up of patient's meal trays; 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 programs.
• 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.

Perks

• Paid training!

Fixed Pay Rate

$16.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Full-time positions: 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).
• Part-time positions: 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, 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.

About the Role

We are hiring immediately for full and part time PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT positions.

Note: online applications accepted only.

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

Requirement: Prior patient observation experience preferred. High school diploma/GED required.

Perks: Willing to train! Paid training!

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, and escalate to assigned medical professionals.
• Ability to participate in collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues. Ensure the patient’s environment is safe; report any safety hazards to the charge nurse. Remove visible hazards and report as appropriate.
• Ability to assist in calming and/or reorienting the patient in cases of agitation or confusion.
• Ability to assist with keeping the patient's room safe and orderly.
• Ability to accompany the 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. 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. Arrange coverage around meal break times with nurse and inform nurse prior to leaving patient for any reason.
• Ability to assist the patient with ordering dietary trays and setting up of patient's meal trays; assist with basic positioning of patient; assist 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.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and other regulatory requirements.
• Ability to accept and absorb department and hospital education programs.
• Ability to assist other associates as necessary. Respond to direction as provided.
• 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)

About the Company

We are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.