Patient Observer - Full Time Nights

About the role

Responsible for the safety of the Patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide frequent checks on patients that have a Patient Watch Order
• Provide direction to patient to ensure that they do not fall or wander off
• Record and Document patient behavior
• Must be able to travel with patient when needed
• Must be able to work in situations with isolation precautions
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs
• The ability to stay mobile according to the patients' movement including the ability to stand for periods of time
• Must be able to work in situations with isolation precautions
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required prior to performing patient observation

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in a hospital setting preferred
• Experience as a Patient Care Technician, Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT, Nurse Aide Training, or current Nursing/Psychology student are all preferred

Pay

Minimum rate of $17.42 Hourly