Continuous Observer-FT-Days-6033

Position Title:  Continuous Observer                                                Position Code:  ContObs-_____

Department:  Nursing Division                                                         Oracle Title:  Click here to enter text.

Reports to:  Department/Unit Manager                                             Safety Sensitive:  ☒  Yes      ☐  No

                                                Exempt Status:    ☐  Yes      ☒  No 

                                                                        

Position Purpose:

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.

 

Key Responsibilities

Under the direction of a registered nurse (RN), provide continuous visual and proximal contact with the patient(s), including but not limited to in-room observation, provision of basic comfort services, maintaining a safe environment, accompanying patient during transportation for tests/procedures, and documentation on appropriate forms.

 

Patient and Family Experience

• Provide constant one-on-one observation to patients who are confused, at risk for causing injury to themselves or others, or exhibit behavior that is unpredictable or difficult to manage.
• In compliance with training, policy, and procedure, assist with responding to the needs of patients promptly, including politely requesting assistance of appropriate staff.
• Setting up trays; assisting with feeding patients.
• Lifting and assisting patients out of bed and walking as needed.
• Respect Patient Rights, privacy and dignity as much as can be safely accommodated. 

Patient Safety 

• Utilize interventions identified in training to support the maintenance of a safe, therapeutic environment with a focus on the prevention of self-harm and/or injury.
• Using the appropriate resources and processes, notify clinical staff of any change in patient status or appearance.
• Stay with patient at all times, even in the event of an emergency.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation regarding patient behaviors and actions.
• Comply with all Federal, State, organizational, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Complete and stay up-to-date on mobility training including all Health Stream modules and any other training/orientation as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of department and organization.

 

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old

Education:  N/A

Experience:  N/A

Certification:  Basic Life Support through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association

License:  N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The ability to follow directions, written and verbal. 
• Verbal skills, hearing, sight and manual dexterity required.
• Must be comfortable working with a diverse population and communicate with compassion.

 

Preferences

Education:  High School graduate or GED preferred.

Experience:  Previous experience working in a healthcare or customer service setting. 

Certification:  N/A

License:  N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: N/A

 

Special Position Requirements

Exposure Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

Other potential hazard(s): possible exposure to hostile individuals.

 

Work Requirements 

• Able to communicate appropriately with a diverse population.
• Able to be exposed to patients with infectious diseases.
• Able to stand, walk, stretch, reach, and or bend for 3-5 hours per day.
• Able to assist with the movement of an adult patient weighing up to 300 lbs.
• Able to sit and focus on patient observation for long periods of time, including the entire shift. 
• Able to see, hear, and work in a stressful environment.

 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: 

This job description applies to all KHI facilities and is representative of the essential job dut