Patient Observer
Bassett Healthcare
- Oneonta, New York, United States
- Oneonta, New York, United States
About
Maintains a direct line of sight with patient at all times, including while family and/or visitors are in the room and during any toileting or hygiene activities (unless licensed clinical staff has noted otherwise)
Accompanies patient and ensures patient safety during transportation, testing, and procedures occurring away from the patient's normal environment
Establishes a safe, risk-free patient environment by utilizing knowledge of fall prevention protocols, infection control measures, and self-harm prevention
Notifies clinical staff of any safety concerns, including but not limited to potential means of self-harm, falls, and/or patient interference with medical devices
Monitors the patient’s verbalizations and immediately informs the nurse if the patient expresses any idea or intention to hurt self or others
Floats to different patient care units
Creates clear, accurate documentation on patient status and activity during the shift
Participates as an active member of the health care team and positively promotes the rest of the team to patients/families/caregivers and other colleagues
Requests for assistance are promptly referred to nursing staff via the call light/intercom system
Ensures that the patient’s dignity is preserved. Ensures patient is covered, curtains, door adjusted to provide privacy from those in hallway
Functions effectively in different, stressful situations
Performs similar or related duties as requested
What we need from you Education:
High School or GED, preferred
Experience:
Previous experience caring for patients in a similar setting, preferred
Licensure/Certifications:
BLS Certification, preferred
Skills:
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Interacting with People
Responsibility
Reading/Writing/Comprehension
Physical Requirements:
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work
Occasional crouching, typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, reaching, repetitive motion, stooping, walking
Frequent seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, talking
Constant hearing, pushing, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), fit testing
Hazards:
Occasional bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure, chemical, mechanical
Working Conditions:
Occasional extreme temperatures, noise, fumes, mists, odors
Travel:
Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis
Total Rewards Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:
Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability protection
Retirement benefits including an employer match
And more!
Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position. Pay Range Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement. Pay Range Minimum: USD $16.00/Hr. Pay Range Maximum: USD $16.00/Hr. We love the difference people bring We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.
Languages
- English
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