ED Observation Assistant, 32 Hours, Nights
Core
Provides constant observation and safety checks for high-risk patients in the Emergency Room to prevent injury to self or others.
Role type
Patient safety observation assistant
Builds
Patient safety and security within the Emergency Department
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
de-escalation techniques, physical restraint assistance, patient monitoring, safety check execution, environmental hazard identification, basic life support, calm under stress
Preferred skills
patient care experience, mental health experience, teaching/child care experience, public safety experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Monitor high-risk patients continuously, assist with undressing and securing belongings, escort and supervise patients in bathrooms, prevent unsafe patient movement, notify nurses of behavioral changes, perform environmental safety checks, document patient behavior and safety checks, participate in restraints if necessary, stock supplies and transport equipment
Seniority
Entry-level, non-exempt