Patient Observer

University Hospitals • Parma, OH

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Observer at Parma Medical Center is responsible for maintaining continuous observation of patients, ensuring their safety through direct supervision, reorientation, and adherence to safety standards like hand hygiene, isolation precautions, fall prevention, and suicide precautions. This role involves performing room safety checks, completing observation logs, and keeping the environment hazard-free. The observer communicates any changes in patient behavior or condition to the nurse and effectively interacts with patients and their families. Additionally, the position assists patients with basic hygiene, comfort, and meal setup, and operates bed controls, TV, call light systems, and bed/chair alarms. The observer must also comply with all policies and standards, including those for maintaining Protected Health Information (PHI).

Requirements

• High School Equivalent / GED
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills
• Exhibits strong organizational skills and work ethic
• Demonstrates a professional demeanor when responding to patients/customers

Responsibilities

• Maintains continuous observation of patient, performs room safety checks, and completes observation log.
• Maintains patient safety by: direct supervision, reorienting and redirecting confused patient, following safety standards (i.e., hand hygiene, isolation precautions, fall prevention, suicide precautions) and keeping the environment hazard free.
• Communicates with nurse any changes in patient behavior or condition.
• Communicates effectively with patient and family.
• Assists patient with basic hygiene, comfort, meal set up, etc.
• Operates bed controls, TV, call light system, and bed/chair alarms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Abides by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for patients.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees