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Observation Assistant-Float Pool - (Arlington Heights, IL)

Shift: Part-time, Nights, every other weekend 28 hrs/ week Reporting to the Manager of Staffing Optimization, under the direction of the Chief Nurse Officer, performs as a member of the Patient Care Team by staying with suicidal, confused, agitated patients or patients with safety needs, as assigned, to observe and maintain safety of patients, and provide companionship and support to the patient. 1. Provides constant observation for designated patient(s); stays alert and supportive throughout assigned shift; reorients patient to surroundings (day, time, and place) as necessary; provides appropriate interaction and verbal direction to the patient. Seeks Registered Nurse assistance for any emergency situation and as needed. 2. Documents patient's behavior at regular intervals as required by sitter guidelines utilizing an established checklist. 3. Assists health care professionals with repositioning, turning, and transferring patients. Ambulates patients who are independent in ambulation.


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Posted in Arlington Heights, IL, Administrative & Office
From CareerBuilder - 1 month ago