Patient Observation Assistant (POA)
SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC•Chandler, AZ
•$17 - $19
About The Position
The Patient Observation Assistant monitors patients on suicide watch, in therapeutic restraints, or otherwise at risk of self-harm or danger to others. The role involves visual or video monitoring, reporting findings and observations to the licensed nurse, and accurately completing and processing required documentation. The assistant also reports and documents changes in patient activity in the patient chart and follows the directions of the medical personnel in charge of the respective unit.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience viewing multiple monitors, observing patients, and reporting findings.
- Minimum six months of experience performing clerical or support services in a medical setting.
Responsibilities
- Monitor patients on suicide watch, in therapeutic restraints, or otherwise at risk of self-harm or danger to others.
- Perform visual or video monitoring of patients and report findings and observations to the licensed nurse.
- Complete and process all required documentation legibly, timely, and accurately.
- Report and document changes in patient activity in the patient chart.
- Follow the directions of the medical personnel in charge of the respective unit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
