Patient Observer - Emergency Department, PRN
Company: Prisma Health
Location: Greenville
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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
ShiftDay (United States of America)LocationGreenville Memorial Med
CampusFacility1008 Greenville Memorial HospitalDepartment10086780
Emergency Trauma CenterShare your talent with us! Our vision is
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Keywords: Prisma Health, Greenville , Patient Observer - Emergency Department, PRN, Other , Greenville, South Carolina
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