Constant Observer; Sitter, Patient Observation Sitter Float Pool

Minimum Hiring Wage:
From $16.00 per hour. Job Details:
Scheduled

Hours:

2:30am - 11:00pm, every other weekend. Weekend and Holiday rotation.

The Constant Observer works under the direction of the Nursing Staff, by providing direct observation of one or more patients who have been assessed as a safety risk to themselves or others and require constant observation. The observation and care activities are individualized for each patient at the direction of medical / nursing staff. The Constant Observer uses the ability to react quickly and notifies nursing staff of unsafe, changing, or unusual conditions.

This position is an important component of the continuum of care as it is provided to maintain the safety and protect the well-being of patients at‑risk for injury to self or others.

• Observation of patients to ensure their safety and the safety of staff
• Observe patients’ conditions/behavior and report changes to professional staff
• Cleaning and straightening of patients’ rooms
• Assist in the turning and repositioning of patients to prevent pressure ulcers
• Appropriate use of bed/chair alarms for fall prevention
• Document activities performed on the frequent observation flow sheet documentation tool in an accurate and timely manner

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) – required
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, including assessment, meeting quality standards, and evaluating satisfaction
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including meaning, spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
• Strong interpersonal skills: awareness of others’ reactions, active listening, asking appropriate questions, not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Ability to monitor/assess performance and make improvements or corrective actions; to adjust actions in relation to others’ actions; to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions
• Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet)
• Ability to communicate information verbally so others will understand; to tell when something is wrong or likely to go wrong; to understand spoken words and sentences; to identify and understand another person’s speech
• MOAB training within 180 days of hire, then every 2 years
• Basic Cardiac Life Support & First Aid – American Heart Association within 180 days – required
• Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter – Iowa Department of Human Services within 180 days – required
• Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter – Iowa Department of Human Services within 180 days – required

• Competitive base pay
• Matching retirement programs
• Health, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee discounts including car rental, cell‑phone plans
• Employer‑paid Long‑Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted cafeteria meals
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Service Recognition program
• Voluntary plans including Life, AD&D, Short‑Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity

Great River Health and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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