Description

MAIN FUNCTION: Provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients. First line of action is to verbally redirect the patient from engaging in at risk behaviors. Summons the nursing staff immediately if the patient requires assistance. Knowledgeable and supportive of patient and institutional confidentiality and related hospital policies.

EDUCATION: High school graduate of G.E.D. with general knowledge of the hospital setting.

EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in a hospital environment preferred. Previous direct patient care experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: • Capable of continuous monitoring of up to 8 patients on one screen at one time and remains alert at all times while on duty

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients using a microphone and headset

• Ability to communicate with hospital staff and respond quickly to patient behavioral changes

• Ability to use discretion and courtesy when working with patients, visitors, and staff

• Basic computer operation skills

• Basic Microsoft windows experience

• Efficiency in multitasking

• Ability to prioritize simultaneous situations

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Qualifications

Education

Required

• High School or better

Experience

Preferred

• EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in a hospital environment preferred. Previous direct patient care experience preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)