Patient Observer| MGH-Emergency Department
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. The Opportunity: Patient Observer – Emergency Department The Emergency Department is a Level I Adult, Pediatric and Burn Trauma Center. It spans the ground floor of 3 buildings and is divided into several areas, including pediatric and psychiatric areas. Under RN direction, provides constant observation to patients identified as a risk to themselves or others. Responsible for providing care related tasks in accordance with the individual needs of the patient, maintaining patient confidentiality and following hospital guidelines. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
- some healthcare experience 0-1 year preferred
- Ability to remain alert for extended periods of time.
- Ability to verbally calm patients.
- Ability to perform calmly and quickly in stressful situations.
- Ability to read, write and speak English clearly.
Responsibilities
- Maintain constant observation of patient.
- Document the care of patient under observation.
- Keep nurse informed of changes in the patient's condition.
- Assists patient in the event of a fall.
- Receives and provides detailed handoff information from/to staff regarding the patient and their status.
- Assists with feeding patient (s) as directed by the RN.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
