Patient Observer

Trinity Health • Ann Arbor, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Patient Observers, also titled Patient Safety Attendants, work in the Nursing Resource Pool/Float Pool at Trinity Health Ann Arbor. They perform patient-care activities assigned by the patient's RN, taking into account the patient's age-specific, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs. The role includes working with high-risk patients on suicide precautions and remaining with and directly observing the assigned patient at all times. Meal and break times must be arranged with the patient's nurse so the patient is never left unattended.

Available shifts are 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. Full-time and part-time positions are available. Full-time and part-time team members are required to work every other weekend and holidays per year.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• CPR or BLS certification.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and self-control in difficult or stressful conditions.
• For full-time and part-time team members, availability to work every other weekend and holidays per year.

Responsibilities

• Remain with and directly observe the assigned patient at all times.
• Coordinate meal and break times with the patient's nurse to ensure the patient is never unattended.
• Set up food trays and assist patients with eating.
• Assist patients with basic hygiene, including bathing and brushing teeth.
• Offer fluids.
• Accompany patients on walks.
• Assist patients to the bathroom or a chair.
• Provide diversionary activities.
• Replace nasal cannulas.
• Reapply intermittent compression devices (ICDs or SCDs).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and daily pay.
• Benefits effective on day one, with no waiting periods.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Medical plan options administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Michigan, with two provider tiers and lower out-of-pocket costs for Tier 1 Trinity Health network providers.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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