Job Details

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Job Summary

Observes patients and ensures patient safety while actively preventing self-harm or harm to others.

Accountabilities

• Provides constant observation of assigned patients, documents and reports observations in order prevent self-harm or harm to others. Includes observation while bathing, toileting and sleeping. - 35%
• Notifies the assigned nurse immediately when pateint safety is in jeopardy or if there is a potential threat to patient, staff or visitor safety. - 20%
• Ensures the patient is not unattended and notifies/engages assistance from unit staff andor security if patient attempts to leave the floor. - 15%
• Gives and receives hand-off communication (report) regarding assigned patient. - 15%
• Accompanies patients at risk for self-harm if they must leave the floor for testing and remains in close proximity. - 10%
• Completes safety sweeps per policy. - 5%

Minimum Qualifications

• Education - High school diploma or equivalent OR highest degree earned
• Experience - No previous experience required

Required Licensures - None required

Other Required Skills/Experience -

Must possess the knowledge and skills to care for patients; other training as required by department.

C.N.A. or P.C.T. certification preferred

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Greer Medical Campus

Facility

1004 Greer Memorial Hospital

Department

10049251 Sitters/Observers

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