Patient Observer (Per Diem)

Provide one-to-one observation with continuous visualization to ensure patient safety and prevent self-harm. Notify the nurse of any changes in physical or psychiatric condition while initiating activities and social interactions consistent with the nursing plan. Maintain a clean environment, follow the patient care plan, and observe behavioral responses to interventions. Collaborate with the primary nurse for testing, teach coping skills, and complete documentation including observation forms and safety checks. Relocate to meet patient needs, manage aggression, and demonstrate crisis management skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse.