Patient Observation Assistant- Resource Pool- FT
Core
Provide continuous visual observation and basic clinical care for patients in a hospital resource pool setting, including suicide precautions and activities of daily living.
Role type
Patient Observation Assistant (Resource Pool)
Builds
Patient safety and care outcomes across multiple hospital units (Mother Baby, Pediatrics, ED, Psych, ICU, Med-Surg, Progressive Care)
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Visual monitoring, suicide precautions, de-escalation techniques, activities of daily living assistance, vital signs measurement, blood sugar checks, basic nursing care, EMR documentation, patient transport
Preferred skills
Business curriculum knowledge, customer service
Technologies
Epic (EMR)
Responsibilities
Maintain visual contact with assigned patients and respond to care needs; Provide care for patients at risk of suicide following specific protocols; Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulation); Document observations and patient activity in EMR; Transport non-monitored patients and supplies; Report changes in patient status to licensed staff.