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Posted YesterdayPatient Observation Assistant- Resource Pool- FT
Roanoke, United StatesRemote
Responsibilities
- Utilize Descalation techniques and/or diversional activities for suicidal, disoriented, combative, and/or potential elopement patients.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Requirements
- The Patient Observation Assistant provides observation of assigned patients and performs basic clinical services relating to the care, cleanliness, safety and comfort for patients of all ages. maintains visual contact with assigned patient and quickly respond to patient care needs. provides care for patients at risk of suicide as well as those who are at a safety risk and do not meet the criteria for Remote Telemonitoring.
- Follow suicide precautions protocol for 1:1s due to suicide patient. The Patient Observation Assistant Provides observation of assigned patients and performs basic clinical services relating to the care, cleanliness, safety and comfort for patients of all ages.
- Provides basic nursing care.
- Assists with customer service in way-finding and making meaningful connections with patient and visitors What We Require: Education: High school diploma required.
Benefits
- Employment Status: Full time Shift: Day/Evening/Night (United States of America) Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke Requisition Number: R161555 Patient Observation Assistant- Resource Pool- FT (Evergreen) (Open) How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare: A $2,000 sign-on bonus is available when external candidate meets applicable guidelines.
- Resource Pool staff work in multiple areas of the hospital including Mother Baby, Pediatrics, Emergency Department, Psych, Intensive Care Units, Medical Surgical and Progressive Care Units.
- The Resource Pool consists of Registered Nurses, Clinical Associates, Patient Care Technicians and Patient Observation Assistants staff covering 24x7.
- Maintains visual contact with assigned patient and quickly respond to patient care needs.
- Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Compensation Range: $15.00 - $21.07 Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience.
- The compensation range does not include
- benefits or pension plan. Recruiter: AMBER HAYDEN Recruiter Email: azhayden@carilionclinic.org For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
- Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status.
- benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.
- benefits available to you when you join Carilion: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Benefits Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B) Paid Time Off (accrued from day one) Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health Discounts on childcare Continued education and training
Contact
- For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive.
Additional details
- The Resource Pool offers endless opportunities to expand your experience.
- Provides care for patients at risk of suicide as well as those who are at a safety risk and do not meet the criteria for Remote Telemonitoring.
- Follow suicide precautions protocol for 1:1s due to suicide patient.
- Remain within close proximity of the patient at all times in order to ensure patient does not injure themselves.
- Suicide Cart Compliance ie. inventory sheet, ensuring room is safe, following suicide precautions, Get Well Network (internet access off), visiation policy.
- Assist assigned patients with activities of daily living and documents in the EMR appropriately. (Body Mechanics, Bathing, Feeding, Aspiration Precautions, Inputs and Outputs, Toileting, Peri-Care, Oral Care, Ambulation, Bed-Making, Range of Motion, Restraints, PPE, Vital Signs, Blood Sugar Checks) Code Blue Review (Recognize pulseless patients, calling a code blue, use of defibrilators.
- Documents in Epic observations and patients' activity every 15 minutes (suicide) and 1 hours (safety).
- Provide appropriate documentation on patient record.
- Assists and aid with patient quality outcomes (VTE, fall prevention, etc) Demonstrates effective communication skills.
- Appropriately report patient observations and changes in patient status to licensed staff.