Patient Observer, Emergency Department
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Job Location:
Fresno, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Benefits and Opportunities for you!
- Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes and in 2025 by Newsweek
- Free Continuing Education and certification
- Tuition reimbursement educationprogramsand scholarships
- Vacation time starts building on Day 1 and builds with your seniority
- Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions
- Great food options with on-demand ordering
- Free parking and electric charging
Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.
We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page.
Responsibilities
The Patient Observer remains in close physical proximity and visual contact with assigned patient(s) whose behavior puts them at risk to harm themselves or others including if they decide to leave against medical advice.
1. Identifies themselves to the patient at time of arrival and introduces a new Observer at time of shift change or upon preparation for transport to different treatment area.
2. Stays with an assigned patient at all times and maintains communication in order to ensure that the patient doesnt attempt any harmful actions.
3. Waits just outside the door of the assigned patients room while physician or other staff conduct private exams.
4. Ensures the removal of any potentially hazardous objects from the assigned patients room. Educates the assigned patient of why the items are being removed.
5. If assigned patient displays any harmful behavior the Observer will physically intervene if able to do safely and call for immediate assistance.
6. If assigned patient attempts to leave the unit the Observer will attempt to verbally stop the individual and then call for assistance from the nurse attending physician or security.
7. Completes continuous observation/restraint documentation as required.
8. Answers call lights and responds to assigned patient needs accordingly or communicates patient needs to appropriate member of the healthcare team.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma General Education Development (GED) or Completion of a CMC Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
Currently enrolled in or previously completed healthcare coursework preferred
Experience
3 months of experience in a healthcare environment preferred
Licenses and Certifications
BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
Disclaimers
Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
If any bonuses are noted they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Occupational Health Experience
- Basic Life Support
- Primary Care Experience
- Suturing
- Computer Literacy
- Pharmacy Residency
- Spinal Tap Experience
- Nursing
- Gastric Lavage
- Epic
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
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