Continuous Observer-FT-Days-6033

Kingman Healthcare•Kingman, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country. Under the direction of a registered nurse (RN), provide continuous visual and proximal contact with the patient(s), including but not limited to in-room observation, provision of basic comfort services, maintaining a safe environment, accompanying patient during transportation for tests/procedures, and documentation on appropriate forms. Provide constant one-on-one observation to patients who are confused, at risk for causing injury to themselves or others, or exhibit behavior that is unpredictable or difficult to manage. In compliance with training, policy, and procedure, assist with responding to the needs of patients promptly, including politely requesting assistance of appropriate staff. Setting up trays; assisting with feeding patients. Lifting and assisting patients out of bed and walking as needed. Respect Patient Rights, privacy and dignity as much as can be safely accommodated. Utilize interventions identified in training to support the maintenance of a safe, therapeutic environment with a focus on the prevention of self-harm and/or injury. Using the appropriate resources and processes, notify clinical staff of any change in patient status or appearance. Stay with patient at all times, even in the event of an emergency. Maintain timely, accurate documentation regarding patient behaviors and actions. Comply with all Federal, State, organizational, and departmental policies and procedures. Complete and stay up-to-date on mobility training including all Health Stream modules and any other training/orientation as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of department and organization.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
Basic Life Support through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
The ability to follow directions, written and verbal
Verbal skills, hearing, sight and manual dexterity required
Must be comfortable working with a diverse population and communicate with compassion
Able to communicate appropriately with a diverse population
Able to be exposed to patients with infectious diseases
Able to stand, walk, stretch, reach, and or bend for 3-5 hours per day
Able to assist with the movement of an adult patient weighing up to 300 lbs
Able to sit and focus on patient observation for long periods of time, including the entire shift
Able to see, hear, and work in a stressful environment

Nice To Haves

High School graduate or GED preferred
Previous experience working in a healthcare or customer service setting

Responsibilities

Provide continuous visual and proximal contact with the patient(s)
In-room observation
Provision of basic comfort services
Maintaining a safe environment
Accompanying patient during transportation for tests/procedures
Documentation on appropriate forms
Setting up trays
Assisting with feeding patients
Lifting and assisting patients out of bed and walking as needed
Respect Patient Rights, privacy and dignity as much as can be safely accommodated
Utilize interventions identified in training to support the maintenance of a safe, therapeutic environment with a focus on the prevention of self-harm and/or injury
Notify clinical staff of any change in patient status or appearance
Stay with patient at all times, even in the event of an emergency
Maintain timely, accurate documentation regarding patient behaviors and actions
Comply with all Federal, State, organizational, and departmental policies and procedures
Complete and stay up-to-date on mobility training including all Health Stream modules and any other training/orientation as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of department and organization