Patient Observer PT Night

Trinity Health•Springfield, MA

1d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Trinity Health Of New England is looking for an experienced Patient Observer/Advocate (PO) to join our team at Mercy Medical Center. This person is responsible for assisting physicians while providing exceptional observation and reporting of patients with a variety of medical conditions. The Patient Observer plays a critical role in performing various duties related to patient assistance and experience, patient transportation, and the cleaning and stocking of the Emergency Department. This role requires constant bedside observation of patients and accurate reporting of all observations made. The Patient Observer will also meet and greet patients, families, and visitors in a pleasant manner, assisting them with comfort needs throughout their hospital stay. The ideal candidate will demonstrate compassion for the human spirit and mind, advocacy, and transparent communication with patients and families. Other duties may be assigned by the Nurse Manager.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma/GED
Ability to pass drug screenings and background checks
CPR/ Basic Life Support certification required
Assault Reduction Training

Nice To Haves

American Red Cross (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Constant bedside observation of patients
Accurate reporting of all observations made on patients
Meets/greets patients/families/visitors in a pleasant manner assisting them with comfort needs throughout their hospital stay
Able to show compassion for the human spirit and mind, advocacy and transparent communication with patients and families
Assisting physicians
Providing exceptional observation and reporting of patients with a variety of medical conditions
Patient assistance and experience
Patient transportation
Cleaning and stocking of the Emergency Department
Other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager