Greatriverhealth

Greatriverhealth

Constant Observer (Sitter, Patient Observation)

Fort Madison, Iowa

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About the role

  • Scheduled Hours: 6:00am - 6:30pm, every other weekend
  • The Patient Sitter/Observer provides continuous observation of patients at risk for falls, self-harm, elopement, or other safety concerns, ensuring a safe environment and promptly reporting changes in condition or behavior to nursing staff. Working under the direction of an RN, this role supports patient care plans, remains engaged and vigilant throughout

Responsibilities

  • Document activities performed on the frequent observation flow sheet documentation tool in an accurate and timely manner.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
  • Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Knowledge of human behavior and performance
  • The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  • The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
  • The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  • MOAB training within 180 days of hire, then every 2 years.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support & First Aid - American Heart Association within 180 Days Required
  • H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Preferred
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • individual differences in ability, personality, and interests
  • learning and motivation
  • psychological research methods
  • and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
  • Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  • Actively looking for ways to help people.
  • Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Monitoring/Assessing performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Compensation

  • We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:

Benefits

  • Matching retirement programs
  • Health, Dental and Vision plans
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:
  • Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity
  • Great River Health and its affiliates are

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity employers.
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