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Prisma Health
Patient Observer
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Patient Transporter or Orderly moves hospital patients from one place to another and cleans equipment and facilities. May assist with basic care of patients such as feeding and dressing. Works in hospitals or in long-term care facilities.
$31,309 / year median in South Carolina
+1% projected growth
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 purpose: 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 NA Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses CNA or PCT certification preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities NA Work Shift Night (United States of America) Location Greer Medical Campus Facility Greer Memorial Hospital Department Sitters/Observers Share your talent with us!