Constant Observer (Sitter, Patient Observation) | 36 hours per week | Sitter Float Pool at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center

Minimum Hiring Wage:From $15.50 per hourJob Details:Scheduled Hours: 6:30pm - 7:00am every other weekendJob Description:A Brief OverviewThe Constant Observer works under the direction of the Nursing Staff by providing 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 doObservation of patients to ensure their safety and the safety of staffObserve patients conditions/behavior and report changes to professional staffCleaning and straightening of patients roomsAssist in the turning and repositioning of patients to prevent pressure ulcersAppropriate use of bed/chair alarms for fall preventionDocument activities performed on the frequent observation flow sheet documentation tool in an accurate and timely manner.Qualifications:QualificationsH.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) RequiredKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words rules of composition and grammar.Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability personality and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.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 taking time to understand the points being made asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Monitoring/Assessing performance of self other individuals or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.Adjusting actions in relation to others actions.Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems.The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.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 and sentences.The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.MOAB training within 180 days of hire then every 2 years.Basic Cardiac Life Support & First Aid - American Heart Association within 180 Days RequiredChild Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 180 Days RequiredDependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 180 Days RequiredBenefits:We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions which includes:Competitive base payMatching retirement programsHealth Dental and Vision plansHealth Savings and Flexible Spending AccountsEmployee discounts including car rental cell-phone plansEmployer-paid Long-Term Disability Life and AD&DPaid time off (PTO)Education Assistance ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramDiscounted cafeteria mealsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Service Recognition program Voluntary plans including: Life AD&D Short-Term Disability Critical Illness Accident Insurance and Hospital IndemnityGreat 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. Key Skills Air Ticketing,API,CAD CAM,Data Management,Equity,Import & Export Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1