Mclaren Health Care Pontiac , MI 48343
Posted 2 weeks ago
Provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patient(s). Summons the RN if the patient requires assistance or other nursing interventions. Knowledgeable of and compliant with patient confidentiality and related medical center policies. Provides continuous direct observation for patients identified to be at risk for suicide or self-harm, includes but not limited to fall risk, suicide precautions
Responsibilities:
Remains with and observes the assigned patient(s) at all times. Immediately summons the RN if the patient requires assistance or nursing intervention.
Receives report on the patient's anticipated behavior. Reports any unusual or potentially dangerous behavior to the RN.
Observes and alerts RN to any items that are accessible or available to the patient that may be harmful to that patient.
Reports to the RN in charge of the assigned patient upon arrival to the unit. Receives patient report and assigned meal/break times. Reports off to the RN in charge of the patient prior to leaving for meal/breaks, at the completion of the shift, and whenever leaving the patient for any reason. Never leaves the patient without relief to ensure patient is in constant observation.
When no sitter assignment available employee will perform customer service rounds within nursing unit. Customer service rounds will include but not limited to the following: Patient /family/visitor comfort measures, obtaining blankets, pillows, beverages upon request. Assisting with ordering and setting up meal trays. Keeping unit clutter free. Obtaining chairs for visitors. Ensuring all visitors have visitor pass. Assist with patient updates/communication between patient and nursing staff. Assist with ambulation to the bathroom.
Required:
Preferred:
Additional Information
Schedule: Full-time
Requisition ID: 24003413
Daily Work Times: 7:00pm-7:30am
Hours Per Pay Period: 72
On Call: No
Weekends: Yes
Equal Opportunity Employer
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
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