Prisma Health
Patient Observer - Emergency Dept FT, Nights
Prisma Health, Greenville, South Carolina, us, 29610
Overview
Patient Observer - Emergency Dept FT, Nights
role at Prisma Health Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary
Observes patients and ensures patient safety while actively preventing self-harm or harm to others. Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: 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
Greenville Memorial Med Campus Facility
1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital Department
10089251 Sitters/Observers Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Patient Observer - Emergency Dept FT, Nights
role at Prisma Health Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary
Observes patients and ensures patient safety while actively preventing self-harm or harm to others. Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: 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
Greenville Memorial Med Campus Facility
1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital Department
10089251 Sitters/Observers Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Education and Training Industries Hospitals and Health Care We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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