Patient Observation Attendant, Bethlehem Campus (Part-Time Nights)

St. Luke's University Health Network•Bethlehem, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Observation Attendant observes patients under the close supervision and direction of the Registered Nurse. The role involves providing a safe environment for the patient, remaining with the patient at all times as directed, and monitoring for any changes in behavior or patient requests. The attendant will report observations to the registered nurse and will not leave the patient unattended, even while reporting. They may also accompany patients to tests or treatments and assist with meal setup if there are no known swallowing deficiencies. The patient room should be maintained in a neat and orderly manner.

Requirements

Must complete mandatory education and competencies required for position.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

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 and assignment.
Provides a safe environment for the patient, under the direction of a registered nurse.
Remains with patient at all times as directed by the registered nurse.
Identifies self to patient and/or family members or significant others.
Provide continual observation and monitoring of patient.
Reports behavior changes and patient requests to patient care provider or registered nurse.
Does not leave patient unattended, even while reporting observations.
Accompany patient to/from and during tests or treatments.
May assist patient with set up of meals and fluids (only if no known swallowing deficiencies).
Maintain patient room in neat, orderly manner.
Provides a safe environment for the patient, under the direction of a registered nurse.
Provides constant observation of patient as directed by registered nurse.