Patient Observation Attendant - Nursing Administration

Presbyterian System Services • Rio Rancho, NM

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Rust Medical Center is hiring a Patient Observation Attendant that is specially trained clinical staff, designated to provide observation of patient(s) at risk for safety. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

Requirements

• High School/GED
• Less than 1 year experience in Patient Observation Attendant (formerly known as sitter) services or equivalent.
• BLS required at time of hire.
• 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
• Wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED