Patient Observation Attendant-4F Medical
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Job Location:
Albuquerque, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Presbyterian is seeking aPatient Observation Attendant.
Specially trained clinical staff designated to provide observation of patient(s) at risk for safety
- This is a Per Required Need position - Exempt: No
- Job is based at Presbyterian Hospital
- Work hours: 12 Hour Days
Ideal Candidate:
Less than 1 year experience in Patient Observation Attendant (formerly known as sitter) services or equivalent.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- BLS Certification required at the time of hire.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Preferred: 1 years experience in direct patient care.
- Certified Nursing Assistant Nurse Tech or other clinical support staff related to inpatient hospital setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides safety and security support to the patient(s) while hospitalized primarily by being aware alert present and alerting nursing staff of concerns.
- Assists the client to the bathroom and around the unit ONLY if the client is able to ambulate and needs only minimal support and steadying. If client is in bed assists client with needs and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
- Engaging patient in activities according to plan of care. Talks with reads to and provides companionship.
- Provide competent physical/therapeutic care and ADLs consistent with job title/role.
- Appropriate documentation in medical record as outlined by Charge Nurse.
- Remains in constant attendance of the client. Arranges scheduled breaks with RN.
- Adheres to all Safety Companion policies.
- Maintains confidentiality of all information regarding patients.
- Performs other functions as required.
Benefits
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees including medical dental vision disability coverage life insurance and optional voluntary benefits.
The Employee Wellness Rewards Program encourages staff to engage in health-enhancing activitieslike challenges webinars and screeningswith opportunities to earn gift cards and other incentives.
As a mission-driven organization Presbyterian is deeply committed to improving community health across New Mexico through initiatives like growers markets and local partnerships.
Founded in 1908 Presbyterian is a locally owned not-for-profit healthcare system with nine hospitals a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. With nearly 14000 employees it is the largest private employer in the state serving over 580000 health plan members through Medicare Advantage Medicaid and Commercial plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
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Key Skills
- Customer Service
- Hospital Experience
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Hospitality Experience
- Basic Math
- Laundry
- Cleaning Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Guest Services
- Cash Handling
- Commercial Cleaning
About Company
Find the medical care and health plan you and your family need at Presbyterian Healthcare Services, an integrated system of hospitals, healthcare providers and insurance plans serving patients and members in New Mexico.
