Assistant

Patient Observation Assistant- Resource Pool- FT (Evergreen)

The Patient Observation Assistant provides observation of assigned patients and performs basic clinical services relating to the care, cleanliness, safety and comfort for patients of all ages.

The Patient Observation Assistant:

• Interacts with patients, physicians, families, visitors, management, ancillary departments and the general public.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development through the life span, possesses the ability to recognize and report data reflective of the patients' status and identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age and specific needs.
• Maintains visual contact with assigned patient.
• Follows suicide precaution protocol for 1:1s due to suicide patient. Remains within close proximity of the patient at all times.
• Provides basic nursing care. Assists assigned patients with activities of daily living. (Body Mechanics, Bathing, Feeding, Inputs and Outputs, Restraints, PPE, Vitals, Blood sugar checks)
• Documents care and patient's activity.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills. Appropriately reports patient observations and changes in patient status to licensed staff. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Provides appropriate documentation on patient record and Patient Care Monitoring Sheet.
• May transport non-monitored patients and supplies within facility.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, bio-hazardous materials, including regulated medical wastes, and combative patients.
• Physical requirements include prolonged periods of inactivity, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, walking, etc.

What We Require:

Education: High school graduate or GED, required.

Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required within 6 months of hire.

Other: Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills. Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position.

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.