PATIENT OBSERVATION (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass Group • Austin, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Observation associate provides visual and audible observation of assigned patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and unit manager. The role supports patient safety and comfort by monitoring patients, responding to needs, reporting concerns, and assisting with basic, permitted tasks.

The position is offered in full-time and part-time schedules at Dell Seton Medical Center UT in Austin, Texas. Shifts listed are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.; days may vary and rotating weekends are included. The fixed pay rate is $16.00 per hour. Training is available.

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 upward, and lift up to 50 pounds.

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.
• Complete observation reports at established intervals.
• Provide compassionate, hospitable, cheerful, and supportive service to staff, patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Remain at the assigned patient’s bedside unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
• Verbally redirect patients from at-risk behaviors.
• Seek help promptly if a patient appears to be in medical distress or poses a threat, and escalate concerns to assigned medical professionals.
• Participate in identifying and reporting patient safety issues; maintain a safe environment, report hazards to the charge nurse, and remove visible hazards as appropriate.
• Help calm or reorient patients who are agitated or confused.
• Help keep the patient’s room safe and orderly.
• Accompany patients when diagnostic testing is required.
• Immediately summon nursing staff when a patient needs assistance or nursing intervention, displays unusual behavior or verbalizations, or exhibits potentially dangerous behavior or concerning conversations.
• Participate in hand-offs of pertinent patient information and behavior at the start and end of an assignment; arrange meal-break coverage with the nurse and notify the nurse before leaving the patient for any reason.
• Assist patients with ordering dietary trays and setting up meal trays; assist with basic positioning and with 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.
• Accept and follow direction and suggestions from supervisors and hospital staff.
• Follow department policies and procedures, including attendance, break, behavior, dress, personal hygiene, and safety codes.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in department and hospital education programs.
• Assist other associates as necessary and perform other duties as assigned.

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 Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical insurance for full-time associates
• Dental insurance for full-time associates
• Vision insurance for full-time associates
• Life Insurance/AD for full-time associates
• Disability insurance for full-time associates
• Commuter Benefits for full-time associates
• Employee Assistance Program for full-time associates
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for full-time associates
• Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits may be available in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

What This Job Offers

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