What are the responsibilities and job description for the PATIENT OBSERVER-EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT-PRN position at LifeBridge Health?
JOB SUMMARY
Functions of the Patient Observer are to provide continuous close monitoring for behavioral management or protective management observation. The following behavioral patients may require a patient observer: suicidal precautions, suspicious/aggressive/threatening behavior, elopement precautions, psychiatric patients, patients under influence of alcohol or other substances. A patient observer may also be utilized in extraordinary circumstances, when routine interventions do not ensure patient safety.
REQUIREMENTS
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Strong Communication skills . Strong Organizational and Prioritizations skills. Carroll Hospital is a minimal-lift facility which means that any moving or lifting of patients must be done with appropriate equipment and/or techniques taught through the Safe Lift program. Appropriate equipment or techniques must be used.
Functions of the Patient Observer are to provide continuous close monitoring for behavioral management or protective management observation. The following behavioral patients may require a patient observer: suicidal precautions, suspicious/aggressive/threatening behavior, elopement precautions, psychiatric patients, patients under influence of alcohol or other substances. A patient observer may also be utilized in extraordinary circumstances, when routine interventions do not ensure patient safety.
REQUIREMENTS
- Preferred High School Diploma
- Less than 2 years Required
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Strong Communication skills . Strong Organizational and Prioritizations skills. Carroll Hospital is a minimal-lift facility which means that any moving or lifting of patients must be done with appropriate equipment and/or techniques taught through the Safe Lift program. Appropriate equipment or techniques must be used.
