Constant Observer 1 (Sitter, Patient Observation) | PRN | FM, WB, HCHC

Constant Observer

The Constant Observer works under the direction of the Nursing Staff to provide direct observation of one or more patients who have been assessed as a safety risk to themselves or others and require constant observation. The observation and care activities are individualized for each patient at the direction of medical/nursing staff. The Constant Observer uses the ability to react quickly and notifies nursing staff of unsafe, changing, or unusual conditions. This position is an important component of the continuum of care as it is provided to maintain the safety and protect the well-being of patients at-risk for injury to self or others.

What You Will Do:

• 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 patient's 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.

Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance
• Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
• Actively looking for ways to help people
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying
• Monitoring/Assessing performance of self, other individuals, or organizations
• Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions
• The ability to see details at close range
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words
• MOAB training within 180 days of hire, then every 2 years
• Basic Cardiac Life Support & First Aid - American Heart Association within 180 Days Required
• Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 180 Days Required
• Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 180 Days Required