Patient Observer - Per Diem
About The Position
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,00 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospital is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services through-out Hampshire and Franklin counties. Job Summary The Patient Care Observer is responsible for remaining in constant attendance with an assigned patient to help maintain the patient’s safety under the direction of the unit’s Shift Charge Nurse. This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. This position reports to the Respiratory Therapy Manager and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Ability to communicate with children and /or adults required
- AVADE certification required within 6 months
- Experience working in a clinical environment preferred
- American Heart Association BLS certification required within 30 days of hire
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Experience working in a clinical environment preferred
Responsibilities
- Remain in constant attendance with assigned high risk patients until relieved by assigned member of the healthcare team.
- Immediately report any observed change in the patient’s condition to the patient’s nurse.
- Falls prevention
- Assist to place patient’s extremities back into bed as needed
- Remove clutter or items within patient’s reach
- Offer assistance with toileting
- Assist patient with ambulation (uses assistive devices as appropriate)
- Offer food and fluids
- Assist with turning and repositioning while maintaining patient privacy and dignity
- Recognize when/how to call for help
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
