Constant Observer 1 (Sitter, Patient Observation) | 36 hours per week | Nursing Float Pool

Minimum Hiring Wage:

From $15.50 per hour

Job Details:

Scheduled Hours: 6:30am – 7:00pm, every other weekend

Job Description:

Provides very basic patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse. A competent person who assumes responsibility for observation of patient activities to maintain patient safety. Provides reassurance to patients and family members. Works independently as well as functioning as a team member. Provides high quality care to the following patient populations: Geriatric, Medical/Surgical, Adult, Telemetry, and Psychiatric Issues.

Qualifications:

Essential functions of the position:

Observation of patients to ensure their safety and the safety of staff

Observe patients conditions/behavior and report changes to professional staff

Cleaning and straightening of patients rooms

Assist in the turning and repositioning of patients to prevent pressure ulcers

Appropriate use of bed/chair alarms for fall prevention

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

Regular and reliable attendance

Benefits:

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

Competitive base pay

Matching retirement programs

Health, Dental and Vision plans

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans

Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D

Paid time off (PTO)

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Discounted cafeteria meals

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Service Recognition program

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 employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.