Part-Time Patient Observation Assistant

Xanitos • Longview, WA

10d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Xanitos, Inc. is hiring part-time Patient Observation Assistants at PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington. The role provides continuous visual and audible observation of assigned patients, in alignment with a Registered Nurse (RN) and under the direction of the Xanitos Leadership team. The assistant remains at the patient's bedside unless relieved, helps maintain a safe and orderly environment, and promptly communicates concerns or requests for nursing intervention to nursing staff.

The position involves supporting patients with redirection, calming, reorientation, meal setup, basic positioning, and, when approved as safe by nursing staff, wheelchair rides or ambulation. The assistant may escort patients to diagnostic testing and completes observation reports and shift handoffs. The role requires professionalism, compassion, compliance with hospital and company policies, patient confidentiality, and cooperation with supervisors, hospital staff, patients, visitors, and coworkers. Other duties may be assigned.

This is a part-time position with all shifts available and rotational weekend and holiday work. The posting lists an expected rate of $20.00 per hour, while an earlier job highlight states $19.00 per hour. Additional compensation may include applicable shift differentials and bonuses. Training and certifications required for the role, including BLS/CPR, will be provided by Xanitos. Employment is contingent on post-offer medical screening, background screening, and drug testing; successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent.
• Ability to read and understand written English communications, including patient identifiers, locations, isolation precaution notifications, and other patient information needed for assigned tasks.
• CPR AED or Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS-HCP) certification required; Xanitos will provide training and certifications required for the role, including BLS/CPR.
• Must pass post-offer medical screening, background screening, and drug testing.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
• Ability to perform the essential duties, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe assigned patients visually and audibly, remaining at the bedside unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
• Verbally redirect patients from at-risk behaviors and assist in calming or reorienting patients experiencing distress or confusion.
• Complete observation reports at assigned times and participate in handoffs of pertinent patient information and behavior at the beginning and end of shift assignments.
• Immediately summon nursing staff when a patient needs assistance, control, or nursing intervention, or displays unusual behavior or verbalizations; report potentially dangerous behavior and concerning conversations.
• Identify and report patient safety issues, notify the charge nurse about hazards, and remove visible hazards when appropriate.
• Help keep the patient's room safe and orderly.
• Escort patients when diagnostic testing is required.
• Ensure coverage during meal breaks and before leaving a patient for any reason.
• Assist with dietary tray ordering and meal setup, basic patient positioning, and wheelchair rides or ambulation when the patient is stable and safety has been established by nursing staff; assist with ambulation when directed by the RN.
• Respond rapidly and thoroughly to emergencies and special needs.
• Interact compassionately and supportively with staff, patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Follow supervisor and hospital staff direction; comply with department policies, attendance and safety codes, educational programs, confidentiality requirements, patient rights, and company standards.
• Respect hospital and company property and assist other associates as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical plans
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Commuter benefits
• Shoes for Crews reimbursement
• Employee discounts to theme parks, theaters, sporting events, movies, and more
• Paid time off, including vacation, accrued sick leave, paid company holidays, bereavement leave, and jury duty

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED