Patient Observation Attendant, Full-Time Nights

St Luke's University Health Network•Sellersville, PA

35d

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. The Patient Observation Attendant observes patients under the close supervision and direction of the Registered Nurse.

Requirements

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 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