Purpose of Job
This position is responsible for continuous monitoring of the patient at the bedside to assure patient safety when the patient is a suicide risk or is at risk of harming themselves by pulling lines, falling, wandering, and other behaviors.
Job Functions
- Remains at patient's bedside giving continuous observation and intervention under the direction of the RN.
- Provides direct patient support and interventions under the direction of the RN, including verbal redirection, orientation, diversion activities such as imagery, story telling, reading, game playing, towel folding, etc., feeding and hydration assistance, toileting, ambulation, repositioning activities of daily living (ADL's) and interventions to reduce the risk of falls, self-harm, wandering, or disruption of medical devices.
- Documents patient behaviors, cares, interventions, and patient response.
- Accompanies patient and ensures patient safety during transportation, testing, and procedures occurring away from the patient’s normal environment.
- Performs room assessment regularly and after any visitations.
- Responds to patient call lights and communicates patient needs to nursing staff in a timely manner.
- Supports department operations by maintaining a safe, clean and organized patient care environment, including restocking supplies, monitoring inventory, preparing patient rooms, housekeeping items and assisting with unit readiness activities or other items requiring attention to support patient care and departmental operations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education/Work
- High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct patient care experience
- Nursing Assistant Certification Or EMT certification
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions.
- Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above.
- Ability to accurately report to nurse any observed changes in the patient’s behavior and/or condition
- Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
License/Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 30 days from hire.
Physical Demands
Link to Employee Health Physical Demands
Compensation
Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.
Benefits
Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
Click here to view the benefits available.
