PATIENT OBSERVATION (FULL AND PART TIME)

Compass Group • Alexandria, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Crothall Healthcare is hiring full-time and part-time Patient Observers at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia. The Patient Observer provides continuous visual and audible observation of assigned patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse and unit manager. The role focuses on patient safety, timely escalation of concerns, supportive interaction, and assistance with basic needs and safe movement when authorized by clinical staff.

Schedules include day and night shifts, with shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Days may vary, and weekend availability is required. No prior experience is required, although one to two years of experience is preferred. The fixed pay rate is $18.36 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Current CPR AED or Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS-HCP) certification within 30 days of hire, if required at the facility.
• Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods; bend, stoop, reach overhead, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Weekend availability is required.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of previous experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visually and audibly monitor the assigned patient's condition and behavior at all times, and complete observation reports at established intervals.
• Remain at the patient's bedside unless relieved by an appropriate staff member; arrange coverage for meal breaks and notify the nurse before leaving for any reason.
• Compassionately respond to patient needs and interact supportively with patients, visitors, staff, and colleagues.
• Verbally redirect patients from at-risk behaviors and help calm or reorient patients who are agitated or confused.
• Seek assistance promptly when a patient appears in medical distress or poses a threat, escalate concerns to medical professionals, and immediately summon nursing staff for assistance or unusual behavior.
• Report dangerous behavior, concerning conversations, and patient safety issues to the nurse; help maintain a safe patient environment by removing visible hazards and reporting hazards.
• Help keep the patient's room safe and orderly and accompany the patient to diagnostic testing.
• Assist with ordering and setting up meal trays, basic patient positioning, and wheelchair rides or ambulation when the patient is stable and the assigned staff nurse has determined the gait is safe.
• Respond rapidly and thoroughly to emergencies and special needs.
• Participate in hand-off of pertinent patient information and behavior at the start and end of the assignment.
• Follow supervisor and hospital staff direction, department policies and procedures, attendance and safety codes, confidentiality rules, and other regulatory requirements.
• Participate in department and hospital education programs, assist other associates as needed, and perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and the Choice Auto and Home Program
• For full-time positions: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED