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Job Summary Observes patients and ensures patient safety while actively preventing self-harm or harm to others.
Accountabilities
Provides constant observation of assigned patients, documents and reports observations in order prevent self-harm or harm to others. Includes observation while bathing, toileting and sleeping. - 35%
Notifies the assigned nurse immediately when pateint safety is in jeopardy or if there is a potential threat to patient, staff or visitor safety. - 20%
Ensures the patient is not unattended and notifies/engages assistance from unit staff andor security if patient attempts to leave the floor. - 15%
Gives and receives hand-off communication (report) regarding assigned patient. - 15%
Accompanies patients at risk for self-harm if they must leave the floor for testing and remains in close proximity. - 10%
Completes safety sweeps per policy. - 5%
Minimum Qualifications
Education - High school diploma or equivalent
Experience - No previous experience required
Required Licensures - None required
Other Required Skills/Experience -
Must possess the knowledge and skills to care for patients; other training as required by department.