Min: USD $15.50/Hr. Max: USD $21.44/Hr. Overview:
Under supervision of the registered nurse or designee, performs tasks and direct observations of patients and colleagues to minimize safety risks in the patient care environment and/or overall organization.
Qualifications:
Education:
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GED/high school diploma preferred.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
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Interpersonal and communication skills.
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Attention to detail
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Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
Responsibilities:
Principle Duties & Responsibilities:
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Maintains the safety and security of patients at high risk for safety events.
- Provides continuous observation and documentation for patients at risk for self-harm, elopement, or injury, as delegated by the RN. These include patients that are suicidal, high fall risk, exhibiting threatening behaviors or experiencing symptoms of dementia or confusion, etc. Under no circumstances is a patient on continuous observation to be left unattended. Visual contact at all times must be maintained.
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Calls out for assistance and/or utilizes call light for assistance in de-escalating patient and addressing at-risk behaviors. Instructs patient to remain in bed or chair at all times until assistance arrives.
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Observes and reports unusual conditions and/or change in patient behavior or appearance to the RN.
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Follows safety checklists as appropriate and assists with ensuring an ongoing safe environment for a patient on continuous observation.
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Assists with documenting adherence to safety checks as directed by the RN.
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Enforces adherence to infection prevention precautions for patients, colleagues, and visitors.
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Follows hospital policies to prevent the transmission of infections.
- Sets up patient room with appropriate signage and PPE supplies.
- Observes donning and doffing of PPE for all personnel entering and exiting the patient room.
- Maintain record of all colleagues entering and exiting the patient room.
- Assures equipment is cleaned and maintained per policy between patient encounters.
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Assists with coordinating movement of a COVID-19 positive or presumptive positive patient.
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Promotes efficient and effective functioning of the unit/hospital.
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Complies with established policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
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Meets punctuality and attendance expectations.
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Uses designated lines of communication and authority.
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Cooperates with all members of the healthcare team.
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Interacts with patient/visitors and others in a courteous and respectful manner.
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May serve as an entrance screener or in other safety-related roles as directed by supervisor.
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Performs other related work as required or requested.
