Patient Observation Assistant - Carilion New River Valley Medical Center Resource Pool - FLEX
Company: Carilion Clinic
Location: Christiansburg
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:**This position is located
at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center**This position is FLEX;
working 7a-7p OR 7p-7a with optional weekends and holidays This is
the job opportunity where you can bring your valuable skills to
life. At Carilion Clinic, our team provides safety and comfort in a
forward-thinking environment. You will thrive through extensive
training, supportive leaders and potential for advancement.
Carilion offers comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and tuition
options. Join a team where your skills and ideas will make a
difference in the health of our patients and the communities we
live in.The Patient Observation Assistant provides observation of
assigned patients and performs basic clinical services relating to
the care, cleanliness, safety and comfort for patients of all
ages.The Patient Observation Assistant job duties include, but are
not limited to, the following:
- Interact with patients, physicians, families, visitors,
management, ancillary departments and the general public.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and
development through the life span, possess the ability to recognize
and report data reflective of the patients' status and identify
each patient's requirements relative to his or her age and specific
needs.
- Maintain visual contact with assigned patient.
- Follow suicide precaution protocol for 1:1s due to suicide
patient. Remain within close proximity of the patient at all
times.
- Provide basic nursing care. Assist assigned patients with
activities of daily living. (Body Mechanics, Bathing, Feeding,
Inputs and Outputs, Restraints, PPE, Vitals, Blood sugar
checks)
- Document care and patienta??s activity.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills. Appropriately
report patient observations and changes in patient status to
licensed staff. Maintain confidentiality of patient
information.
- Provide appropriate documentation on patient record and Patient
Care Monitoring Sheet.
- May transport non-monitored patients and supplies within
facility.
- May be exposed to infectious diseases, bio-hazardous materials,
including regulated medical wastes, and combative patients.
- Physical requirements include prolonged periods of inactivity,
bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, walking, etc.What We
Require:Education: High school graduate or GED,
required.Experience: None required.Licensure/Certification: Must
successfully complete AHA- BLS Course within 6 months of
hire.Other: Effective interpersonal, communication, and team work
skills. Must successfully complete orientation and competency
validation for position.About CarilionThis is Carilion Clinic ...An
organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected
and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health
system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that
is always learning, never discouraged and forever
curious.Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust
system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers,
Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences,
multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion
School of Medicine and Research Institute.Carilion is where you can
make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly,
make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people
are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us. Requisition
Number: 145142 Employment Status: Flex Location: CNRVMC - Carilion
New River Valley Medical Center Shift: Any Day, Any Shift Shift
Details: 7a-7p or 7p-7a with optional weekends and
holidaysRecruiter: SARAH R BOSWELLRecruiter Email:
srboswell@carilionclinic.orgFor more information, contact the HR
Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.Equal Opportunity
EmployerMinorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityCarilion Clinic is a
drug-free workplace. Please see job descriptionPI239604415
Keywords: Carilion Clinic, Blacksburg , Patient Observation Assistant - Carilion New River Valley Medical Center Resource Pool - FLEX, Healthcare , Christiansburg, Virginia
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