Patient Observer - PD - All - Patient Care Resources @ MV

El Camino Health • Mountain View, CA

8d • $24 - $27

About The Position

The Patient Observer is responsible for providing constant patient observation under the direction of a registered nurse (RN). Observation may include more than one patient. The Patient Observer must be able to clearly see all patients for whom he/she is responsible at all times or conduct safety checks on patients under the direction of the RN when assigned to the Behavioral Health unit. The Patient Observer must uphold established ECH customer service standards at all times.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare OR ADN nursing student with successful completion of medical/surgical practicum OR EMT certification, OR Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
• Previous experience in a patient care setting preferred
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology
• Excellent verbal, interactive, and listening skills
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with other healthcare providers.
• Current BLS certification
• Placement in the Behavioral Health Unit or Emergency Department requires: a. Volunteer or educational experience working with patients with mental illness. b. Must attend non-violent crisis prevention training c. Able to walk up to 90% of shift

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a patient care setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Providing constant patient observation under the direction of a registered nurse (RN).
• Clearly see all patients for whom he/she is responsible at all times or conduct safety checks on patients under the direction of the RN when assigned to the Behavioral Health unit.
• Uphold established ECH customer service standards at all times.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees