Patient Observer, Sitters/Observers, FT, Day - Prisma Health : Job Details

Assumes responsibility for constant observation and ensures patient's safety while actively preventing self-harm or harm to others. Assists with meeting limited patient needs under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. Accountabilities. Provides constant 1:1 observation of assigned patient. Documents and reports any risks, changes or problems observed according to policy in order to prevent self-harm and harm to others. 30%When observing patients at risk for self-harm, completes safety sweeps as per policy. 15%Ensures the patient is not unattended and notifies/engages assistance from unit staff and/or Security if patient tries to leave the floor. 15%Gives and receives hand-off communication (report) regarding patient assigned to observe. 15%While maintaining constant patient observation will assist with task of meeting patient's needs with turning and positioning, patient centered diversional activities, feeding, ambulation, patient transfers and transports. 15%When observing pati...Server, Patient, Restaurant, Healthcare