Job Information
Great River Health Systems Constant Observer 1 (Sitter, Patient Observation) | 36 hours per week | Nursing Float Pool in Fort Madison, Iowa
Minimum Hiring Wage:
From $15.50 per hour
Job Details:
Scheduled Hours: 6:30am - 7:00pm, every other weekend
Job Description:
Provides very basic patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse. A competent person who assumes responsibility for observation of patient activities to maintain patient safety. Provides reassurance to patients and family members. Works independently as well as functioning as a team member. Provides high quality care to the following patient populations: Geriatric, Medical/Surgical, Adult, Telemetry, and Psychiatric Issues.
Qualifications:
Essential functions of the position:
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 patients 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.
Regular and reliable attendance
Benefits:
We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:
Competitive base pay
Matching retirement programs
Health, Dental and Vision plans
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
Paid time off (PTO)
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted cafeteria meals
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Service Recognition program
Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity
Great 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.
