Compassionate Caregiver

Inspire health and serve with compassion as a Patient Observer at Prisma Health. This rewarding role requires individuals to provide constant observation of assigned patients, ensuring their safety while actively preventing self-harm or harm to others.

The ideal candidate will possess strong observational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing Constant Observation: Monitor assigned patients, document and report observations to prevent self-harm or harm to others.
• Notifying Nursing Staff: Immediately inform the assigned nurse if patient safety is in jeopardy or if there is a potential threat to patient, staff, or visitor safety.
• Evaluating Patient Needs: Ensure the patient is not unattended and notify/engage assistance from unit staff and/or security if the patient attempts to leave the floor.
• Accompanying Patients: Accompany patients at risk for self-harm if they must leave the floor for testing and remain in close proximity.
• Maintaining Patient Safety: Complete safety sweeps per policy.

To excel in this role, you should have:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent: A minimum educational requirement.
• No Previous Experience Required: We welcome candidates with no prior experience in healthcare.

A Competitive Salary: $30,000 - $40,000 per year, depending on location and qualifications.

Join our team at Baptist Easley Med Campus and make a positive impact on the lives of our patients. Apply now and become a part of Prisma Health's mission to transform healthcare for the benefit of the communities we serve.