PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT (FULL TIME)
About The Position
Crothall Healthcare is hiring a full-time Patient Observation Assistant at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota. The position provides visual and audible observation of assigned patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse and unit manager. The schedule is full time, with days that may vary and a stated shift of 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pay is $18.50–$19.00 per hour. No prior experience is required; one to two years of experience is preferred. The assistant continuously monitors assigned patients, completes observation reports, supports patient safety, and promptly alerts nursing staff to distress, unusual behavior, or other concerns. The role also includes compassionate interaction, maintaining a safe and orderly room, accompanying patients to diagnostic testing, assisting with meal setup and basic positioning, and supporting wheelchair rides or ambulation when the patient is stable and cleared by nursing staff. A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required. CPR/AED or BLS-HCP certification is required within 30 days of hire if required at the facility.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Current CPR/AED or Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS-HCP) certification within 30 days of hire, if required at the facility.
- Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods.
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach overhead, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- No prior experience is required for the posting.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of previous experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Visually and audibly monitor the assigned patient's condition and behavior at all times.
- Complete observation reports at established intervals.
- Provide compassionate, hospitable, cheerful, and supportive service to patients, visitors, staff, and colleagues.
- Remain at the assigned patient's bedside unless relieved by an appropriate staff member; arrange meal-break coverage with the nurse and inform the nurse before leaving the patient for any reason.
- Verbally redirect patients from at-risk behaviors and help calm or reorient patients who are agitated or confused.
- Seek help promptly when a patient appears to be in medical distress or poses a threat, and escalate concerns to assigned medical professionals.
- Participate in identifying and reporting patient safety issues; maintain a safe environment, report hazards to the charge nurse, and remove visible hazards as appropriate.
- Help keep the patient's room safe and orderly.
- Accompany patients when diagnostic testing is required.
- Immediately summon nursing staff when a patient needs assistance, control, or nursing intervention, exhibits unusual behavior or verbalizations, or displays potentially dangerous behavior or concerning conversations.
- Participate in hand-offs of pertinent patient information and behavior at the start and end of shift assignments.
- Assist with ordering dietary trays and setting up meal trays; provide basic positioning assistance; assist with wheelchair rides or ambulation when the patient is stable and the assigned nurse has determined the gait is safe.
- Respond rapidly and thoroughly to emergencies and special needs.
- Accept and follow suggestions and direction from supervisors and hospital staff.
- Follow department policies and procedures, including attendance, break, behavior, dress, personal hygiene, and safety codes; honor confidentiality and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in department and hospital education programs.
- Assist other associates as necessary and perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Legal Services
- Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
