Position Summary:
Performs vigilant increased visual observation or continuous visual observation as ordered for the patient.
Responsibilities:
- Provides diversionary activities such as reading aloud to the patient.
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Assists the patient with nutrition needs as necessary under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
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Accompanies the patient to diagnostic testing and procedures and maintains observation of the patient during tests or procedures.
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Never leaves the patient alone unless instructed to by the nurse. For Baker and Marchman Act patients, the patient is never left alone for any reason.
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Receives report from the RN and previous Patient Safety Attendant and gives report to the RN and oncoming Patient Safety Attendant before leaving.
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Utilizes the Safe Patient Room Environment Checklist with every change of staff or transfer of care as part of handoff for Baker Act, behavioral health, and suicide risk patients.
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Observes for any changes in the patient’s behaviors or actions and immediately reports them to the Registered Nurse.
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Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
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Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
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Remains awake and alert at all times. Does not engage in activities that distract from the patient, such as reading, studying, socializing, using the telephone, or watching television.
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Maintains a clean and safe patient care environment.
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Receives and processes incoming calls, patient calls, and guest requests as appropriate to the patient.
Qualifications:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
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None.
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Maintains current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification – HeartSaver CPR.
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Handle with Care (HWC) Certification is required only for the inpatient Behavioral Health Unit (BHU). All other units require Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certification.
