Patient Observers, Sitter/Observers, FT, Night (Columbia) Job at Prisma Health, Columbia, SC

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  • Prisma Health
  • Columbia, SC

Job Description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Assumes 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 the patient tries to leave the floor.

  • Gives and receives hand-off communication (report) regarding the patient assigned to observe.

  • While maintaining constant patient observation will assist with the task of meeting patients' 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 the 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

  • NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

  • CNA or PCT certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • NA

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Location

Baptist

Facility

1520 Baptist Hospital

Department

15209251 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.

Job Tags

Part time, Night shift, Shift work,

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