Constant Observer 1 (Sitter, Patient Observation) | PRN | Nursing Float Pool (greatriverhealth)

Job Description

Minimum Hiring Wage:

Job Details:

Provides very basic patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse.  A competent person who assumes responsibility for observation of patient activities to maintain patient safety.  Provides reassurance to patients and family members. Works independently as well as functioning as a team member. Provides high quality care to the following patient populations: Geriatric, Medical/Surgical, Adult, Telemetry, and Psychiatric Issues.

Essential functions of the position:

• Observation of patients to ensure their safety and the safety of staff
• Observe patients' conditions/behavior and report changes to professional staff
• Cleaning and straightening of patients rooms
• Assist in the turning and repositioning of patients to prevent pressure ulcers
• Appropriate use of bed/chair alarms for fall prevention
• Document activities performed on the Frequent observation flow sheet documentation tool in an accurate and timely manner.
• Regular and reliable attendance

Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.