Patient Observer Position Available In Essex, Massachusetts

Patient Observer Salem Hospital United States, Massachusetts, Salem 81 Highland Avenue (Show on map) Jun 24, 2025
Summary
Under RN direction, provides constant observation to patients identified as a risk to themselves or others. Responsible for providing care related tasks in accordance with the individual needs of the patient, maintaining patient confidentiality and following hospital guidelines.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
Maintain constant observation of patient.

• Document the care of patient under observation.
• Keep nurse informed of changes in the patient’s condition.
• Assists patient in the event of a fall.
• Receives and provides detailed handoff information from/to staff regarding the patient and their status.
• Assists with feeding patient (s) as directed by the RN. Education
  High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
  Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
  No
  Licenses and Credentials
  Experience
  some healthcare experience 0-1 year preferred
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to remain alert for extended periods of time.
• Ability to verbally calm patients.
• Ability to perform calmly and quickly in stressful situations.
• Ability to read, write and speak English clearly. Physical Requirements
  Standing Frequently (34-66%)
  Walking Frequently (34-66%)
  Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
  Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
  Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs
• 35lbs
  Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
  Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
  Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
  Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
  Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
  Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
  Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
  Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  Vision•Far Constantly (67-100%)
  Vision•Near Constantly (67-100%)
  Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  Hearing Constantly (67-100%) North Shore Medical Center, Inc.

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