Patient Observation Assistant, Network Float - Central Staffing, (Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem)

St Luke's University Health Network•Easton, PA

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About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. Here at St. Luke's, PCRAFT values are the guiding core principles of our health care team and the qualities we strive for with every encounter. Pride, caring, respect, accountability, flexibility and teamwork are the qualities our team will deliver every time.â¯ As a patient or prospective employee, you can count on every member of the St. Luke's team to display PCRAFT values in every situation. The St. Luke's Central Staffing Department provides support to the Network Campuses as necessary to ensure appropriate staffing levels which allow our POA's to provide top quality care to our patients. The Network Float (Central Staffing) Patient Observation Attendant observes patients under the close supervision and direction of the registered nurse in the clinical setting. The Patient Observation Attendant must be flexible with their assignments, provide support in the Virtual Patient Observation monitoring role and have the ability to travel to multiple hospital campuses. Competitive Compensation with additional stipends for flexibility of travel. Flexible Scheduling. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Account, Retirement Plans, Tuition Assistance and More (for qualifying full time and part time positions). A qualified Central Staffing POA will be assigned a region upon hire. Regions: North Region - Allentown, Bethlehem, Coaldale, Lehighton, Orwigsburg, Stroudsburg West Region - Allentown, Bethlehem, Coaldale, Lehighton, Orwigsburg Central Region - Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Quakertown, Sellersville East Region - Easton, Quakertown, Phillipsburg NJ, Sellersville, Stroudsburg

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Must complete mandatory education and competencies required for position.

Responsibilities

Reports on/off duty to the registered nurse assigned to care for patient
Receives specific observation guidelines from the registered nurse for each patient/shift/assignment
Provides a safe environment for the patient, under the direction of a registered nurse
Provides constant observation of patient as directed by registered nurse
Continuously observe patient(s) from a secure, centralized location
Will verbally interact with the patient to divert from potentially unsafe behaviors and/or activities using various diversional tactics
Maintain contact with the bedside care team and notify and/or alert staff when there is imminent danger