Patient Observer - No Cna Cert Required - Full Time Night Shift

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a Patient Observer a $1,500 sign on bonus for eligible candidates, $15 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts! Also offering up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse!

Job Duties

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Grow your career with up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement per year
• PTO plan that allows you to earn more time fast
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn incentives
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
• Shared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staff
• Company paid Life Insurance, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance that starts day one of employment
• Competitive 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employment
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Three medical plan choices, including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• On the job training and education
• Family-friendly support to include adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid military leave and a free care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.
• Employee referral incentive program

Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Maggie Lucas, Recruiter at [email protected]

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Responsible for continuous video monitoring for patient safety as an additional tool in the plan of care for patients at high risk for falls, confusion, impaired mobility, etc. Must demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with coworkers, staff, patients and patient’s family. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the monitoring process and effective, efficient use of the camera monitoring equipment. The patient observer has completed the iObserver competency assessment.

• Talks to the patient and use conversation to keep them focused.
• Calls for assistance when unable to redirect patient or there is a potential for self-injury.
• Adheres to confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees, and visitors
• Maintains ongoing, high-level surveillance of patients’ behavior and notifies nursing and clinicians of any changes or if the patient requires assistance.
• Maintains continuous video surveillance of multiple patients at one time, unless otherwise instructed by the nursing staff.
• Participate in report at the beginning and end of shift, making sure to inform Registered Nurse of any pertinent information at the end of the shift.
• Redirects impulsive and harmful behavior.
• Initiates and discontinues monitoring equipment on admission, transfer, or discharge.
• Develops a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff and responds to requests from healthcare providers.
• Troubleshoots monitors with nursing staff and contacts clinical engineering or IT as appropriate.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Schedule is 7p-7a; every other weekend and holiday required

No experience required. Comprehensive on the job training provided.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing Body
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.