Patient Observer, Full Time, Night Shift

<p style="text-align:left"><b>Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span class="emphasis"><u><b>Job Summary</b></u></span></p>Assumes responsibility for constant observation and ensures patient's safety while actively preventing self-harm or harm to others. Assists with meeting limited patient needs under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><span class="emphasis"><b><u>Essential Functions</u></b></span></p><ul><li><p>All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose:  Inspire health.  Serve with compassion.  Be the difference.</p></li><li><p><span>Provides constant 1:1 observation of assigned patient. Documents and reports any risks, changes or problems observed according to policy in order to prevent self-harm and harm to others. </span></p></li><li><p><span>When observing patients at risk for self-harm, completes safety sweeps as per policy. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Ensures the patient is not unattended and notifies/engages assistance from unit staff and/or Security if patient tries to leave the floor. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Gives and receives hand-off communication (report) regarding patient assigned to observe. </span></p></li><li><p><span>While maintaining constant patient observation will assist with task of meeting patient's needs with turning and positioning, patient centered diversional activities, feeding, ambulation, patient transfers and transports. </span></p></li><li><p><span>When observing patients at risk for self-harm, is in attendance of patient at all times including, bathing, toileting, and sleeping.</span></p></li><li><p>Performs other duties as assigned.</p></li></ul><div><p></p><p><span class="emphasis"><b><u>Supervisory/Management Responsibilities</u></b></span></p><ul><li><p><span>This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.</span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span class="emphasis"><u><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></u></span></p><ul><li><p>Education - High school diploma or equivalent preferred.</p></li><li><p>Experience - No previous experience required. <span>Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span class="emphasis"><b><u>In Lieu Of</u></b></span></p><ul><li><p>NA</p></li></ul><p></p><p><span class="emphasis"><b><u>Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses</u></b></span></p><ul><li><p>CNA or PCT certification preferred.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><span class="emphasis"><b><u>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</u></b></span></p><ul><li><p>NA</p></li></ul></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span class="emphasis"><u><b>Work Shift</b></u></span></p>Night (United States of America)<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span class="emphasis"><u><b>Location</b></u></span></p>Greer Medical Campus<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span class="emphasis"><u><b>Facility</b></u></span></p>1004 Greer Memorial Hospital<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span class="emphasis"><u><b>Department</b></u></span></p>10049251 Sitters/Observers<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>

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