Patient Observer Float Pool 40hrs Nights
Company: Metrowest Medical Center
Location: Framingham
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
GENERAL SUMMARY: Under general supervision of Charge Nurse or a
Registered Nurse and according to established department policies
and procedures, maintains appropriate level of supplies and
cleaning of equipment. Assists with observation and moving and
restraining of patients as necessary. Provides services to adult,
geriatric, and pediatric patients as instructed. Ensures quality
and safe delivery of care to patients in the following age groups:
All ages; School age; Adolescent; Adult; Geriatric. PRINCIPAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Observation
Checks in with charge nurse for assignment
Obtains report from patients nurse prior to starting assignment to
include reasons for constant observation, level of constant
observation, precautions, level of awareness, communication status,
mobility, dietary restrictions, safety concerns, status for
visitors
Able to follow and understand level of constant observation for
patient assigned by nurse
Maintains constant visual contact including if going with patient
to other departments for tests or diagnostics, while patient in
bathroom and when visitors are present
Does not leave patient unattended or out of view (constant observer
will schedule breaks with the patients nurse and stay with patient
until another constant observer comes to take your place while on
break)
When in room, keeps patient in view at all times
Does not shut door to bathroom when patient using it, keeps patient
in view
Does not leave room to get supplies or anything else
Documents on constant observer flow sheet every 15 minutes or more
often as nurse instructs
Calls for assistance as nurse instructs per hospital policy 2.
Safety
Keeps patient door will be open/partly open at all times
Maintains level of constant observation at all times
Keeps sharp/dangerous items out of room (plastic cutlery only, no
lighters, no guns/knives)
Assists nurse to inspect all items brought in by visitors, nurse
will instruct you if assistance is needed
Does not keep scissors in your pocket
Does not have items around your neck (ID badge, stethoscope)
Does not allow patient to leave room unless the nurse allows it
Does not try to physically restrain patient, do not physically
block a patient attempting to leave, follows at a safe distance,
calls for help using instructions given by nurse. If a patient
leaves the room, calls for help immediately. Does not follow a
patient without calling for help. Follows hospital specific code to
call for this situation
Does not allow patient to leave area including to go to other
departments unless nurse allows, if a transporter arrives to take
patient off the area, asks nurse if this will be allowed
Assists patients in/out of bed and to/from bathroom as ordered
activity level permits
Informs nurse immediately if patient expresses desire to harm self
3. Patient Privacy
Maintains confidentiality of all patient information
Refrains from discussing patient and information with anyone other
than staff assigned to patient or patients physician
Respects the patients rights with concern for safety as a
priority
Listens and acknowledges patients feelings
Conveys compassion, empathy and understanding 4. Conduct
Patient has control of the choice of TV station
Do not have personal electronics or anything that takes your
attention from patient (iPod, CD player, Game boy, phone, books,
magazines)
Do not make personal phone calls, eat food, close eyes, sleep
Always have someone in the room to observe the patient before you
take any breaks
Notify the charge nurse for any issues/concerns WORKING CONDITIONS:
Patient care environment. Exposure to patient elements and body
fluids during the course of work. Frequent lifting, pushing, and
moving of equipment and supplies weighing 20-30 pounds. Also
lifting and moving of patients in difficult positions. May stand
for long periods of time while assisting with patients.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of the work being performed by people assigned this job.
They are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities,
knowledge, skills and abilities associated with the job. Onboarding
Process: Please be advised that candidates must successfully
complete a background check and pre-employment health screening
which includes a drug screen. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER JOB
REQUIREMENTS:
1. The level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired
through completion of a High School Diploma with formal training
for the team approach to patient intervention.
2. CPR certification required.
3. Completes all required online courses on duties of the constant
observer, on restraint and seclusion.
4.Completes hospital approved training in managing patient
behaviors and de-escalation techniques (i.e. CPI, SAMA).
5. Constant observer providing patient care must have completed all
applicable competencies.
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