Constant Observation Attendant - Constant Observation Unit AM

Position: Constant Observation Attendant - Constant Observation Unit FT AM
Position Details

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Provisional Level 1 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population.

Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 72.00
Shift
:
Weekdays with Occasional Weekends
Location
: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL
Pay Rate
:
Min $16.44 Mid $17.60

Position Summary

Responsible to the Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Shift Supervisor or Department Manager. Assist with patients under the direction/delegation of the Registered Nurse or licensed nurse assigned by the RN, as needed, and must be able to perform satisfactorily the specific patient care skills as outlined by the facility and the department(s). Must effectively interact with patients, families and other health team members.

Must report pertinent information to the RN or licensed nurse assigned by the RN, and respond to requests for information in a timely manner. Assist with tasks to support patient care. Must act as Virtual Safety Attendant for remote monitoring as assigned, engaging patients and staff to ensure safety. As a VSA, perform hourly virtual rounds and activate alarms as needed.

Position Responsibilities

People At The Heart Of All We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

Safety And Performance Improvement

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

Standard Work Duties:
Constant Observation Attendant

• Observes patients for changes in condition or behavior and promptly reports these changes to RN, as needed. Follows up as appropriate with supervisor regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns 100% of the time. Report to RN reddened areas, N/V, amount and color of emesis, diarrhea, or any abnormal BMs, constipation, poor appetite, any complaints of pain, any complaints patient and family has or questions regarding Plan of Care, no urination, appearance of urine if anything other than clear, change in alertness, pain or leaks at IV site, equipment alerts.
  
  Complete COA flow sheet with every patient
• Beginning of Every Shift: Receive report from RN. Introduction to the patient, know patient's diagnosis, any recent act of violence, any precautions. Call light and phone is within patient's reach, unless ordered otherwise by the RN, educate patient on use of call light. Tidy the room, bedside table, floor, and keep path to the bathroom free from clutter, gather all anticipated supplies that will be needed.
  
  Fill water pitcher, provide fresh cup and linen.
• Providers constant observation for patients being held under the Florida Mental Health Act and other patients as assigned. This includes accompanying patients to all medical procedures. Always maintain a clear exit for safety. It is suggested to sit on the side of the bed closest to the door or near the door depending on your patient
• Daily:
  Under the discretion of the supervising nurse, assist with bath, assist with oral care (including dentures), brush hair, offer and administer back rub if requested, soak feet, assist and/or monitor shaving. Ask if patient has…