Patient Observation Attendant (Part time, Nights)
About The Position
The Patient Observation Attendant observes patients under the close supervision and direction of the Registered Nurse. The role involves reporting on and off duty to the registered nurse, receiving specific observation guidelines, and providing a safe environment for the patient. The attendant remains with the patient at all times as directed, identifies themselves to the patient and/or family, and provides continual observation and monitoring. They report behavior changes and patient requests to the patient care provider or registered nurse, and do not leave the patient unattended, even while reporting observations. The attendant may accompany the patient to/from and during tests or treatments and may assist with the set-up of meals and fluids if there are no known swallowing deficiencies. The patient room should be maintained in a neat, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
