Constant Observer, Per-Diem

Adventist Health•Tillamook, OR

About The Position

Located off the beautiful Oregon Coast, Adventist Health Tillamook has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1950. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access medical center, rural health and urgent care medical offices, home care services, and a vast scope of services located throughout Tillamook County and the surrounding areas. Tillamook is known for its small-town charm, lively art scene and delicious Tillamook Cheese. The allure of Tillamook's community is complimented by access to outdoor adventures and the scenic Oregon Coast. Job Summary: Provides direct behavioral support to patients at risk of harm to self or others, due to a mental illness or inability to care for self, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and leadership. Maintains proper supervision of patients in line of sight, as a room sitter, or one-on-one. Identifies behavior and statements that require intervention by the psychiatric staff. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred Experience in direct patient supervision: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Preferred Essential Functions: Monitors patients on involuntary holds initiated by law enforcement or court order and patients deemed a suicide risk, as determined by the provider. Monitors patients who need fall protection, are in a state of confusion and/or agitations and at risk of self-harm e.g., wandering. Monitors patients who are deemed at risk of hurting themselves by interference of therapeutic equipment. Assist patient with activities of daily living within their scope of practice. Monitors any changes in behavior and report the RN or provider. Follows safety protocols and infection control policies. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Requirements

High School Education/GED or equivalent
Experience in direct patient supervision

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Responsibilities

Provides direct behavioral support to patients at risk of harm to self or others, due to a mental illness or inability to care for self, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and leadership.
Maintains proper supervision of patients in line of sight, as a room sitter, or one-on-one.
Identifies behavior and statements that require intervention by the psychiatric staff.
Monitors patients on involuntary holds initiated by law enforcement or court order and patients deemed a suicide risk, as determined by the provider.
Monitors patients who need fall protection, are in a state of confusion and/or agitations and at risk of self-harm e.g., wandering.
Monitors patients who are deemed at risk of hurting themselves by interference of therapeutic equipment.
Assist patient with activities of daily living within their scope of practice.
Monitors any changes in behavior and report the RN or provider.
Follows safety protocols and infection control policies.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.