Patient Observation Assistant/ Sitter – Resource Float Pool – FT

About the position

Responsibilities
• Interact with patients, physicians, families, visitors, management, ancillary departments and the general public.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development through the life span, possess the ability to recognize and report data reflective of the patients’ status and identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age and specific needs.
• Maintain visual contact with assigned patient.
• Follow suicide precaution protocol for 1:1s due to suicide patient. Remain within close proximity of the patient at all times.
• Provide basic nursing care. Assist assigned patients with activities of daily living. (Body Mechanics, Bathing, Feeding, Inputs and Outputs, Restraints, PPE, Vitals, Blood sugar checks)
• Document care and patient’s activity.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills. Appropriately report patient observations and changes in patient status to licensed staff. Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Provide appropriate documentation on patient record and Patient Care Monitoring Sheet.
• May transport non-monitored patients and supplies within facility.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, bio-hazardous materials, including regulated medical wastes, and combative patients.
• Physical requirements include prolonged periods of inactivity, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, walking, etc.

Requirements
• High school graduate or GED, required.
• Must successfully complete AHA- BLS Course within 6 months of hire.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and team work skills.
• Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position.

Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Flexible Work Arrangements/Schedules
• Remote Work Options
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training