You’ll need
Certifications
✓Current CPR certification required.
Education
✓High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Qualifications
✓Demonstrates maturity, tact, judgment and sensitivity to people.
✓Ability to function independently with minimal supervision.
✓Knowledgeable and supportive of patient and organizational confidentiality and related hospital policies.
✓Ability to read and write required.
✓Ability to learn and use computer systems.
✓Ability to respond to patient behavioral changes.
✓Ability to organize work priorities, perform several duties simultaneously and function in stressful situations.
✓Ability to work with others as a member of the healthcare team.
✓Ability to complete documentation/forms related to observation of the patient.
✓Demonstrates strong verbal communication skills and excellent organizational skills.
Previous healthcare experience preferred.
Knowledge of proper body mechanics preferred.
Benefits
Shift differentials
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About the role
Provides constant observation and support to patients who require close monitoring due to medical or behavioral reasons. Presence helps ensure the safety and well-being of these patients while they receive care. This role demands attentiveness, compassion, and a commitment to maintaining a secure and comfortable environment for the patient.