Patient Observer, Emergency Department, 32hrs, Days, CL

Major Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains good human relations skills.
• Introduces self by name to the patient and engages in eye contact.
• Consistently displays a respectful, empathetic and caring attitude toward both the patients and their family members.
• Consistently observes for suicidal and/or violent behavior.
• Stays in close proximity of the patient and keeps them in the visual field at all times.
• Ensures patient safety at all times including while in the bathroom and when transported to other departments.
• Maintains 15-minute checks with documentation unless otherwise directed.
• Patient Safety Observers can monitor more than 1 patient if deemed appropriate by the licensed staff in charge.
• Follows the directions of the nurse in charge.
• May transport patients if directed by the licensed staff in charge.
• When not observing a patient, the patient safety observer can be used for other ancillary activities as directed by the nursing supervisor (making beds in the ED, stocking, assisting with transporting patients).
• Functions in a float position and is assigned to the areas with patient needs.
• Maintains patient dignity at all times and advocates for the patient.

Position Qualifications

• Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
• CPR Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Preferred: Previous position held in a healthcare setting preferred.