Patient Observer, Marshall I. Pickens: PRN Nights
Company: Palmetto Health
Location: greenville
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
Job Summary Observes 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 andor 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 * Experience -
No previous experience required Required Licensures - None required Other 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 preferred Work Shift Night (United States of America) Location Marshall Pickens Hospital Facility 1007 Marshall I Pickens Hospital Department 10079251 Sitters/Observers Share 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.
Keywords: Palmetto Health, Greenville , Patient Observer, Marshall I. Pickens: PRN Nights, Other , greenville, South Carolina
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