Constant Observer, Per Diem, On Call
About The Position
Provides direct behavioral support to patients at risk of harm to themselves or others because of mental illness or inability to care for themselves, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and leadership. Maintains appropriate patient supervision, including line-of-sight observation, room sitting, or one-on-one observation. Identifies behaviors and statements requiring intervention by psychiatric staff. The position monitors patients on involuntary holds or deemed at risk due to suicide, falls, confusion, agitation, wandering, or interference with therapeutic equipment. It also assists patients with activities of daily living within the scope of practice, observes and reports behavioral changes to the RN or provider, and follows safety and infection-control protocols.
Requirements
- High school education/GED or equivalent preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience preferred.
- Experience in direct patient supervision preferred.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.
- Must receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Nice To Haves
- High school education/GED or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Experience in direct patient supervision.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Responsibilities
- Monitor patients on involuntary holds initiated by law enforcement or court order and patients determined by a provider to be at risk of suicide.
- Monitor patients who need fall protection, are confused or agitated, or are at risk of self-harm, such as through wandering.
- Monitor patients deemed at risk of harming themselves by interfering with therapeutic equipment.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living within the scope of practice.
- Observe changes in patient behavior and report them to the RN or provider.
- Follow safety protocols and infection-control policies.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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Education Level
High school or GED
