Constant Observer 1 (Sitter, Patient Observation) | 36 Hours Per Week | Nursing Float Pool

Minimum Hiring Wage

From $15.5 per hour

Job Details

Scheduled hours: 6:30am-7:00pm

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
• Assist in the turning and repositioning of patients to prevent pressure ulcers
• Document activities performed on the Frequent observation flow sheet documentation tool in an accurate and timely manner.
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Observe patients' conditions/behavior and report changes to professional staff
• Appropriate use of bed/chair alarms for fall prevention
• Cleaning and straightening of patients rooms

Benefits

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

• Health, Dental and Vision plans
• Free employee gym membership
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
• Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident and Pet insurance
• Employer-paid, Long- term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-paid, Life and AD&D
• Employee Service Recognition program
• Discounted cafeteria meals
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive base pay
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Matching 401(k) and 403(b) retirement programs, with on-site personal investment counseling

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.

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and you are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal-opportunity employer.

Contact a member of our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] ([email protected])