Patient Observer

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Job SummaryAssumes responsibility for constant observation and ensures patient's safety while actively preventing self-harm or harm to others. Assists with meeting limited patient needs under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.Essential Functions
•   All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
•   Provides constant 1:1 observation of assigned patient. Documents and reports any risks, changes or problems observed according to policy in order to prevent self-harm and harm to others.
•   When observing patients at risk for self-harm, completes safety sweeps as per policy.
•   Ensures the patient is not unattended and notifies/engages assistance from unit staff and/or Security if patient tries to leave the floor.
•   Gives and receives hand-off communication (report) regarding patient assigned to observe.
•   While maintaining constant patient observation will assist with task of meeting patient's needs with turning and positioning, patient centered diversional activities, feeding, ambulation, patient transfers and transports.
•   When observing patients at risk for self-harm, is in attendance of patient at all times including, bathing, toileting, and sleeping.
•   Performs other duties as assigned.Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
•   This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum Qualifications
•   Education - High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
•   Experience - No previous experience required. Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred.In Lieu Of
•   NARequired Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
•   CNA or PCT certification preferred.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•   NAWork ShiftVariable (United States of America)LocationBaptist Easley Med CampusFacility1015 Baptist Easley HospitalDepartment 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.