Patient Observation Attendant-ABQ
About The Position
Specially trained clinical staff, designated to provide observation of patient(s) at risk for safety How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. • Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities • Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) • Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions) • Malpractice liability insurance • Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department • EPIC electronic charting system
Requirements
- High School/GED
- Less than 1 year experience in Patient Observation Attendant (formerly known as sitter) services or equivalent.
- BLS required
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- 1+ years experience in direct patient care.
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Nurse Tech, or other clinical support staff related to inpatient hospital setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides safety and security support to the patient(s) while hospitalized, primarily by being aware, alert, present, and alerting nursing staff of concerns.
- Assists the client to the bathroom and around the unit ONLY if the client is able to ambulate and needs only minimal support and steadying.
- If client is in bed, assists client with needs and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
- Engaging patient in activities according to plan of care.
- Talks with, reads to, and provides companionship.
- Provide competent physical/therapeutic care and ADLs consistent with job title/role.
- Appropriate documentation in medical record as outlined by Charge Nurse.
- Remains in constant attendance of the client.
- Arranges scheduled breaks with RN.
- Adheres to all Safety Companion policies.
- Maintains confidentiality of all information regarding patients.
- Performs other functions as required.
Benefits
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
- Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
