Patient Observer

Overview:

Our teammates are energetic, friendly, and proactive in helping VPNE build its brand – all while working at the world’s most prestigious healthcare institutions.

Are you a dedicated professional who thrives in a fun, fast-paced, team-oriented environment? Are you interested in joining a community of teammates who are spirited, driven, and diverse?

If so, you belong at VPNE. We are a recognized leader in healthcare, looking for people like you to help deliver world-class care and help our clients’ hospitals perform at the highest levels.

Apply today to jump-start your future!

Responsibilities:

• Communicates any change of assignment to the nursing office.
• Performs patient observation as assigned
• Documents patients behavior using the appropriate form/tool
• Obtains appropriate information at the start of the shift in regard to care from Registered Nurse
• Patient conversation guidelines should be adhered to
• Monitors the safety of the patient and maintains safe environment as directed by the registered nurse for ex: maintains safety position in room when appropriate. (i.e., back to door) and keeps patients in sight at all times.
• Monitors patient for escalating behavior.
• Accompanies the patient to the bathroom and testing as needed.
• Demonstrates proficiency with the use of bed alarms.
• Patient's clothing and belongings will be placed in the patient’s closet away from the patient.
• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients under the direct supervision of licensed personnel.
• Observes and reports patient's status and needs to nurse.
• Remains on duty until relieved by oncoming coverage or Nurse discontinues coverage.

The Patient Observer may be assigned to watch patients that are at risk for suicide

Qualifications:

Language Skills: Proficient in English both verbally and written

Requirements:

• Safeguarding
• Safeguards the privacy and security of patient information. The employee complies will policies and procedures relating to the hospital’s privacy and security programs.
• Brings potential compliance issues to a manager, supervisor, director or VP.
• Patient and Family Centered Care
• Conveys respect for values, preferences, and expressed needs of the patient and family.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with patients, families to promote patient health and well-being.
• Age & Culture
• Considers the individual needs of each person with whom they interact.
• Interacts with sensitivity in the delivery of care/services of diverse populations as needed.
• Reports to work in proper uniform as per departmental standards and/or hospital policy.
• All Clinical Patient Support colleagues will maintain a professional, courteous attitude toward patient, co–workers and all departments daily.
• Safety Awareness
• Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
• Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions.
• Understands individual role/responsibilities in the event of a hospital code. (e.g., Code Green, Code Red)
• Performs proper handwashing per CDC guidelines.
• Utilizes Chain of Command to communicate any identified patient or staff safety risks.
• Reports patient status to oncoming staff in respectful, professional manner.
• Is able to access payroll and manage personal clocking and calendar in Time PC Application.
• Vaccination required for employment

Benefits:

• Paid weekly
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K with company match
• Discount programs
• Short-term disability
• Accident insurance
• Life insurance