Patient Observation (Full Time And Part Time)

Compass Group • Wichita, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

TouchPoint Support Services is hiring full-time and part-time Patient Observers at Via Christi St Joseph in Wichita, Kansas. The role provides continuous visual and audible observation of assigned patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse and unit manager. Patient Observers support patient safety and comfort, communicate concerns to nursing staff, and assist with basic patient needs within the limits described in the posting. Schedules are full-time or part-time, with days and hours varying and rotating weekends and holidays. The fixed pay rate is $15.86 per hour. Paid training and certifications are offered.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of previous experience is preferred.
• Previous related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor the assigned patient's condition and behavior visually and audibly, and complete observation reports at established intervals.
• Remain at the patient's bedside unless relieved by an appropriate staff member; arrange meal-break coverage with the nurse and inform the nurse before leaving for any reason.
• Verbally redirect patients from at-risk behaviors and assist in calming or reorienting patients who are agitated or confused.
• Seek help promptly and escalate to assigned medical professionals when a patient appears to be in medical distress, poses a threat, exhibits unusual behavior or verbalizations, or requires nursing intervention.
• Immediately report potentially dangerous behavior or concerning conversations to the nurse and report safety issues and hazards to the charge nurse; remove visible hazards as appropriate.
• Participate in collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues and keep the patient's room safe and orderly.
• Accompany patients 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.
• Provide compassionate, hospitable, cheerful, and supportive service to staff, patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Participate in handoffs of pertinent patient information and behavior at the beginning and end of an assignment.
• Respond rapidly and thoroughly to emergencies and special needs.
• Follow department policies, procedures, attendance and safety codes, confidentiality and regulatory requirements, and supervisor and hospital staff direction.
• Participate in department and hospital education programs and assist other associates as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid training and certifications.
• 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 Choice Auto and Home Program.
• Full-time positions also offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

What This Job Offers

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