Patient Observer, Full-Time, Nights

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Observes patients and ensures patient safety while actively preventing self-harm or harm to others. Accountabilities Provides constant observation of assigned patients, documents and reports observations in order prevent self-harm or harm to others. Includes observation while bathing, toileting and sleeping. - 35% Notifies the assigned nurse immediately when pateint safety is in jeopardy or if there is a potential threat to patient, staff or visitor safety. - 20% Ensures the patient is not unattended and notifies/engages assistance from unit staff and\or security if patient attempts to leave the floor. - 15% Gives and receives hand-off communication (report) regarding assigned patient. - 15% Accompanies patients at risk for self-harm if they must leave the floor for testing and remains in close proximity. - 10% Completes safety sweeps per policy. - 5% Minimum Qualifications Education - High school diploma or equivalent OR highest degree earned Experience - No previous experience required Required Licensures - None required Other Required Skills/Experience - Must possess the knowledge and skills to care for patients; other training as required by department. C.N.A. or P.C.T. certification preferred Work Shift Night (United States of America) Location Greer Medical Campus Facility 1004 Greer Memorial Hospital Department 10049251 Sitters/Observers Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.