Observation Aide - Non-Nursing Floats - RMC - FT - Day (capitalhealth)

Job Description

Work Shift:

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview:

SUMMARY (BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or equivalency.

Experience: One year of previous work experience.

Knowledge and Skills: Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to successfully deal with problems.

Special Training:

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:

Usual Work Day:8 Hours  

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures constant attendance throughout shift for assigned patient. Ensures patient is visible at all times.
• Ensures patient is within reaching distance at all times including during bathroom and shower use and during visiting hours.
• Keeps company with patient and helps with eating and other difficult tasks for the patient. Removes dangerous items from patient as directed by registered nurse.
• Accompanies patient transport to testing areas. Reports accurately what the patient eats and drinks to nurse and clears areas as needed.
• Adapts willingly to changing department demands. Remains flexible in staffing patterns and assignments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include:
Occasional physical demands include Standing, Walking, climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders, carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, reaching forward, reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Taste or Smell
Continuous physical demands include Sitting, Talk or Hear
Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Extreme Temperatures, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations, Extreme Noise Levels, Dust/Particulate Matter

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical.  Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.