Patient Care Companion

3 weeks ago


Quakertown, United States St. Luke's Hospital Full time

At St. Luke's Hospital, we are proud of the skills, experience, and compassion of our employees. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and individually and together, they are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization, which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for healthcare.

The Observation Support Specialist observes patients under the close supervision and direction of the registered nurse. The role is crucial in providing a safe environment for patients and ensuring their well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Reports on/off duty to the registered nurse assigned to care for the patient.
  • Receives specific observation guidelines from the registered nurse for each patient, shift, and assignment.
  • Provides a safe environment for the patient, under the direction of a registered nurse.
  • Remains with the patient at all times as directed by the registered nurse.
  • Identifies themselves to the patient and/or family members or significant others.
  • Provides continual observation and monitoring of the patient.
  • Reports behavior changes and patient requests to the patient care provider or registered nurse.
  • Does not leave the patient unattended, even while reporting observations.
  • Accompanies the patient to/from and during tests or treatments.
  • May assist the patient with setting up meals and fluids (only if no known swallowing deficiencies).
  • Maintains the patient room in a neat and orderly manner.
  • Provides a safe environment for the patient, under the direction of a registered nurse.
  • Provides constant observation of the patient as directed by the registered nurse.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

  • Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time.
  • Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time.
  • Walk 6 hours per day; 15 minutes at a time.
  • Consistently lift, carry, and push objects up to 10 pounds.
  • Occasionally lift, carry, and push objects up to 75 pounds.
  • Transport patients weighing up to 250 pounds via wheelchair, bed, and/or stretcher.
  • Frequently stoop and bend.
  • Frequently reach above shoulder level.
  • Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch.
  • Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation and high/low frequencies.
  • Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color, and peripheral vision.

Education:

  • High school graduate or equivalent.

Training and Experience:

  • Must complete mandatory education and competencies required for the position.

Work Schedule:

  • 3 Nights a week (24 hours)
  • (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
  • Holiday/Weekend Rotation.


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