Patient Observation Assistant/ Sitter
7 days ago
How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:The Patient Observation Assistant provides observation of assigned patients and performs basic clinical services relating to the care, cleanliness, safety and comfort for patients of all ages.
The Patient Observation Assistant
- Interact with patients, physicians, families, visitors, management, ancillary departments and the general public.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development through the life span, possess the ability to recognize and report data reflective of the patients' status and identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age and specific needs.
- Maintain visual contact with assigned patient.
- Follow suicide precaution protocol for 1:1s due to suicide patient. Remain within close proximity of the patient at all times.
- Provide basic nursing care. Assist assigned patients with activities of daily living. (Body Mechanics, Bathing, Feeding, Inputs and Outputs, Restraints, PPE, Vitals, Blood sugar checks)
- Document care and patient's activity.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills. Appropriately report patient observations and changes in patient status to licensed staff. Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
- Provide appropriate documentation on patient record and Patient Care Monitoring Sheet.
- May transport non-monitored patients and supplies within facility.
- May be exposed to infectious diseases, bio-hazardous materials, including regulated medical wastes, and combative patients.
- Physical requirements include prolonged periods of inactivity, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, walking, etc.
Education: High school graduate or GED, required.
Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required within 6 months of hire.
Other: Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills. Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position.
This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Recruiter:
AMBER HAYDENRecruiter Email:
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Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at , 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion ClinicCarilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you're away.
When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
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