Patient Observation Assistant- Resource Pool- FT

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High school diploma
• •Must be able to maintain visual contact with assigned patient
• •Must be able to quickly respond to patient care needs
• •Must be able to provide care for patients at risk of suicide
• •Must be able to follow suicide precautions protocol
• •Must be able to remain within close proximity of the patient at all times
• •Must be able to utilize Desescalation techniques
• •Must be able to provide diversional activities
• •Must be able to provide basic nursing care
• •Must be able to assist assigned patients with activities of daily living
• •Must be able to document in the EMR appropriately
• •Must be able to perform Body Mechanics
• •Must be able to assist with Bathing
• •Must be able to assist with Feeding
• •Must be able to perform Aspiration Precautions
• •Must be able to track Inputs and Outputs
• •Must be able to assist with Toileting
• •Must be able to perform Peri-Care
• •Must be able to perform Oral Care
• •Must be able to assist with Ambulation
• •Must be able to perform Bed-Making
• •Must be able to assist with Range of Motion
• •Must be able to manage Restraints
• •Must be able to use PPE
• •Must be able to take Vital Signs
• •Must be able to perform Blood Sugar Checks
• •Must be able to recognize pulseless patients
• •Must be able to call a code blue
• •Must be able to use of defibrilators
• •Must be able to document in Epic observations
• •Must be able to document patients' activity every 15 minutes for suicide patients
• •Must be able to document patients' activity every 1 hour for safety patients
• •Must be able to provide appropriate documentation on patient record
• •Must be able to assist with patient quality outcomes
• •Must be able to demonstrate effective communication skills
• •Must be able to appropriately report patient observations and changes in patient status to licensed staff
• •Must be able to maintain confidentiality of patient information
• •Must be able to report any potentially dangerous behavior or concerning conversations to primary RN
• •Must be able to transport non-monitored patients and supplies
• •Must be able to transport specimens
• •Must be able to transport equipment within facility
• •Must be able to review medical record for orders
• •Must be able to check if appropriate suicide precaution orders are in
• •Must be able to assist with customer service
• •Must be able to provide way-finding
• •Must be able to make meaningful connections with patient and visitors
• •Must be able to work in Mother Baby
• •Must be able to work in Pediatrics
• •Must be able to work in Emergency Department
• •Must be able to work in Psych
• •Must be able to work in Intensive Care Units
• •Must be able to work in Medical Surgical
• •Must be able to work in Progressive Care Units
• •Must be able to cover 24x7
• •Must be able to work Day/Evening/Night shifts
• •Must be able to work in United States of America
• •Must be able to work at 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke
• •Must be able to work Full time
• •Must be able to work in a Drug-Free Workplace
• •Must be able to comply with E-Verify
• •Must be able to comply with Right Work policies

Desired Qualifications

• •Business curriculum
• •Related coursework