Emergency Department Patient Observer
Emergency Department Patient Observer
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Job Description
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Assumes responsibility for constant observation and ensures patients safety while actively preventing selfharm or harm to others. Assists with meeting limited patient needs under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Healths values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Provides constant 1:1 observation of assigned patient. Documents and reports any risks changes or problems observed according to policy in order to prevent selfharm and harm to others.
When observing patients at risk for selfharm completes safety sweeps as per policy.
Ensures the patient is not unattended and notifies/engages assistance from unit staff and/or Security if patient tries to leave the floor.
Gives and receives handoff communication (report) regarding patient assigned to observe.
While maintaining constant patient observation will assist with task of meeting patients needs with turning and positioning patient centered diversional activities feeding ambulation patient transfers and transports.
When observing patients at risk for selfharm is in attendance of patient at all times including bathing toileting and sleeping.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a nonmanagement job that will report to a supervisor manager director or executive.
Minimum Qualifications
Education High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience No previous experience required. Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
In Lieu Of
NA
Required Certifications Registrations Licenses
CNA or PCT certification preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
NA
Work Shift
Evening (United States of America)Location
Oconee Medical CampusFacility
1064 Oconee Memorial HospitalDepartment
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Employment Type
Full-Time
