Job description
Provides one-on-one observation of selected patients for the purpose of identifying behaviors which are potentially hazardous to self or others which includes performing CPR and responding to emergency situations, as needed.
Education
Education
- Ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic calculations. Required Experience
- Less than 1 year 3 months related experience Preferred Licenses and Certifications
- BLS Certification Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills preferred.
- Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
- Answers patient's phone and relays messages.
- Assists unit staff during their provision of patient care activities, such as retrieving supplies, and talking with patient.
- Communicates with patients and encourages casual patient verbalization. Participates in minor diversion activities, such as reading to the patient.
- Immediately reports changes in patient conditions. May be responsible for documenting patient activity and other pertinent information on flow sheet.
- Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Performs direct observation of patients for the purpose of identification of behaviors that are potentially hazardous to self or others and reports such observations to appropriate personnel in appropriate time frame. Remains attentive to the patient at all times, unless relieved of duty by the patient care staff.
- Uses safety measures for patient and self in accordance with protocol. Assists unit staff in preventing patients from climbing out of bed by providing diversion activities, such as use of "Busy Blanket" or watching TV. Notifies unit staff if verbal reminders and diversion are unsuccessful in distracting patient.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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