Patient Observation Assistant

** Crothall Healthcare**

• PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT positions – hiring immediately for full time and part time.
• Location: Inspira Medical Center Salem – 310 Salem Woodstown Road, Salem, NJ 08079.
  
  Note:
  
  online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time and part time; days and hours may vary, details upon interview.
• Requirements: Prior healthcare experience preferred.
• Perks: Uniforms provided.
• Pay Range: $17.00 – $19.00 per hour.

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Summary: Provides visual and audible observation of assigned patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and unit manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Visually and audibly monitors the assigned patient’s condition and behavior at all times.
• Completes observation reports at established intervals.
• Responds compassionately, rendering service or responding to needs; interacts hospitably, cheerfully, and supportively with staff, patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Remains at the bedside of the assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
• Verbally redirects the patient from engaging in at‑risk behaviors.
• Seeks help or advice promptly when a patient appears to be in medical distress or poses a threat, and escalates to assigned medical professionals.
• Participates in collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues; ensures the patient environment is safe and reports hazards to the charge nurse; removes visible hazards as appropriate.
• Assists in calming and/or reorienting patients in cases of agitation or confusion.
• Assists with keeping the patient’s room safe and orderly.
• Accompanies patients when diagnostic testing is required.
• Immediately summons nursing staff if a patient requires assistance, control, or other nursing interventions, or exhibits unusual behavior or verbalizations; reports any potentially dangerous behavior or concerning conversations to the nurse.
• Participates in hand‑off of pertinent information about the assigned patient when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift; arranges coverage around meal break times with the nurse and informs the nurse prior to leaving the patient for any reason.
• Assists patients with ordering dietary trays, setting up meal trays, basic positioning, wheelchair rides, and/or ambulation if the patient is stable and gait has been previously determined safe by the assigned staff nurse.
• Responds rapidly and thoroughly to emergencies, special needs, etc.
• Accepts suggestions and direction from supervisors and hospital staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Honors department attendance, break, behavior, dress, personal hygiene, and safety codes.
• Honors all confidentiality and other regulatory requirements.
• Accepts and participates in department and hospital education programs.
• Assists other associates as necessary; responds to direction as provided.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent – required.
• Current CPR AED or Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP) certification required within 30 days of hire, if required at the facility.
• Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods; must be able to bend, stoop, reach up, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• One to two years of previous experience preferred.

• Full‑time and part‑time positions are offered the following benefits:
  Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.
• Full‑time positions also offer the following benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Eligibility & Other Benefits

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