Patient Observer - Behavioral Health - PRN - Variable

Company: Prisma Health
Location: Greenville
Posted on: November 21, 2022

Job Description:

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Job SummaryObserves patients and ensures patient safety while actively preventing self-harm or harm to others.Accountabilities

• Provides constant observation of assigned patients, documents and reports observations in order prevent self-harm or harm to others. Includes observation while bathing, toileting and sleeping. - 35%
• Notifies the assigned nurse immediately when pateint safety is in jeopardy or if there is a potential threat to patient, staff or visitor safety. - 20%
• Ensures the patient is not unattended and notifies/engages assistance from unit staff and\\or security if patient attempts to leave the floor. - 15%
• Gives and receives hand-off communication (report) regarding assigned patient. - 15%
• Accompanies patients at risk for self-harm if they must leave the floor for testing and remains in close proximity. - 10%
• Completes safety sweeps per policy. - 5%Minimum Qualifications
  • Education - High school diploma or equivalent OR highest degree earned
  • Experience - No previous experience requiredRequired Licensures - None requiredOther Required Skills/Experience -Must possess the knowledge and skills to care for patients; other training as required by department.C.N.A. or P.C.T. certification preferredWork ShiftVariable (United States of America)LocationMarshall Pickens HospitalFacility1007 Marshall I Pickens HospitalDepartment10079251 Sitters/ObserversShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

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