Continuous Observer-PerDiem Nights

Kingman Healthcare•Kingman, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Continuous Observer provides constant one-on-one visual and proximal observation of patients under the direction of a registered nurse. The role supports patients who are confused, at risk of harming themselves or others, or whose behavior is unpredictable or difficult to manage. Duties include providing basic comfort, helping maintain a safe environment, accompanying patients during transportation for tests or procedures, and documenting patient behaviors and actions. The observer must remain with the patient at all times, including during emergencies, and promptly notify clinical staff of changes in the patient’s status or appearance. The position requires following federal, state, organizational, and departmental policies and procedures; respecting patient rights, privacy, and dignity to the extent safely possible; and completing assigned mobility training, HealthStream modules, and other required training or orientation. The employee may perform other duties that support the department and organization. This job description applies across KHI facilities, and duties may change with or without notice.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Basic Life Support certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
Verbal communication skills, hearing, sight, and manual dexterity.
Comfort working with a diverse population and communicating with compassion.
Ability to communicate appropriately with a diverse population.
Ability to be exposed to patients with infectious diseases.
Ability to stand, walk, stretch, reach, and/or bend for 3–5 hours per day.
Ability to assist with moving an adult patient weighing up to 300 pounds.
Ability to sit and focus on patient observation for long periods, including an entire shift.
Ability to see and hear and to work in a stressful environment.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or GED.
Previous experience working in a healthcare or customer service setting.

Responsibilities

Provide continuous visual and proximal contact with patients under the direction of a registered nurse.
Provide constant one-on-one observation for patients who are confused, at risk of injury to themselves or others, or exhibit unpredictable or difficult-to-manage behavior.
Respond promptly to patient needs in accordance with training, policy, and procedure, and politely request assistance from appropriate staff.
Set up meal trays and assist patients with feeding.
Lift and assist patients out of bed and with walking as needed.
Respect patient rights, privacy, and dignity as much as safely possible.
Use interventions learned in training to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and help prevent self-harm or injury.
Notify clinical staff using appropriate resources and processes about changes in patient status or appearance.
Stay with the patient at all times, including in an emergency.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation of patient behaviors and actions.
Comply with federal, state, organizational, and departmental policies and procedures.
Complete and remain current on mobility training, HealthStream modules, and other assigned training or orientation.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the department and organization.