Patient Observation Assistant- Resource Pool- FT

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Observation Assistant provides observation of assigned patients and performs basic clinical services relating to the care, cleanliness, safety and comfort for patients of all ages. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is available when external candidate meets applicable guidelines. The Patient Observation Assistant Interact with patients, physicians, families, visitors, management, ancillary departments and the general public. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development through the life span, possess the ability to recognize and report data reflective of the patients' status and identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age and specific needs. Maintain visual contact with assigned patient. Follow suicide precaution protocol for 1:1s due to suicide patient. Remain within close proximity of the patient at all times. Provide basic nursing care. Assist assigned patients with activities of daily living. (Body Mechanics, Bathing, Feeding, Inputs and Outputs, Restraints, PPE, Vitals, Blood sugar checks) Document care and patient's activity. Demonstrate effective communication skills. Appropriately report patient observations and changes in patient status to licensed staff. Maintain confidentiality of patient information. Provide appropriate documentation on patient record and Patient Care Monitoring Sheet. May transport non-monitored patients and supplies within facility. May be exposed to infectious diseases, bio-hazardous materials, including regulated medical wastes, and combative patients. Physical requirements include prolonged periods of inactivity, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, walking, etc.

Requirements

Education: High school graduate or GED, required.
Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required within 6 months of hire.
Other: Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position.

Responsibilities

Maintain visual contact with assigned patient.
Follow suicide precaution protocol for 1:1s due to suicide patient.
Remain within close proximity of the patient at all times.
Provide basic nursing care.
Assist assigned patients with activities of daily living. (Body Mechanics, Bathing, Feeding, Inputs and Outputs, Restraints, PPE, Vitals, Blood sugar checks)
Document care and patient's activity.
Demonstrate effective communication skills.
Appropriately report patient observations and changes in patient status to licensed staff.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Provide appropriate documentation on patient record and Patient Care Monitoring Sheet.
May transport non-monitored patients and supplies within facility.
May be exposed to infectious diseases, bio-hazardous materials, including regulated medical wastes, and combative patients.
Physical requirements include prolonged periods of inactivity, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, walking, etc.