Patient Observer - Waterbury Health : Job Details

The Patient Observer provides continuous bedside monitoring and observation for assigned high risk patients to ensure safety and prevention of injury. The Patient Observer must react quickly to behavioral changes and notify nursing staff (or applicable) of unsafe, changing behaviors or abnormal conditions. The observations would be required in the Emergency Department. RESPONSIBILITIES: Observes one or more assigned high risk patients for harmful, dangerous, or violent behaviors Remains with the patient at all times, including when the patient leaves room/unit for procedures, testing, and lavatory or upon transfer to other unit as required Does not leave patient(s) unattended unless relieved by another staff member or if the patient was transferred to a unit Communicates with RNs (or applicable) to understand patient limitations before and during each assignment Provides a continuous line of sight with the patient(s) Remains alert and engaged with patient(s) for extended periods of tim...Patient, Server, Behavioral Health, Healthcare, Skills