Patient Observation Attendant Part Time Evenings

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

22h

About The Position

The Patient Observation Attendant observes patients under the close supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse. The role helps provide a safe environment, maintains continual observation as directed, and reports patient behavior changes and requests to the appropriate care provider or nurse. The attendant may accompany patients to tests or treatments and assist with meal and fluid setup when there are no known swallowing deficiencies. The position requires completing mandatory education and competencies. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Requirements

Complete mandatory education and competencies required for the position.
High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Report on and off duty to the Registered Nurse assigned to care for the patient.
Receive specific observation guidelines from the Registered Nurse for each patient, shift, and assignment.
Provide a safe environment for the patient under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Remain with the patient at all times as directed by the Registered Nurse; do not leave the patient unattended, including while reporting observations.
Identify oneself to the patient and/or family members or significant others.
Provide continual and constant observation and monitoring of the patient as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Report behavior changes and patient requests to the patient care provider or Registered Nurse.
Accompany the patient to, from, and during tests or treatments.
Assist with meal and fluid setup only if the patient has no known swallowing deficiencies.
Maintain the patient room in a neat, orderly manner.