PATIENT OBSERVATION AIDE
Corewell Health
People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of more than 60,000 dedicated people – including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities – and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.
Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital
This 530-bed, Magnet®-designated facility offers a comprehensive array of services to the rapidly growing communities of the northern Detroit suburbs. This center has been ranked as one of Newsweek’s “World’s Best Hospitals” in addition to earning a place as the #3 hospital and as one of the best in the nation for orthopedics and urological services by U.S. News & World Report. This state-of-the-art center provides advanced specialty and routine care with an emphasis on patient satisfaction and a focus on medical advancement.
Job Summary:
The Patient Observation Aide, under the supervision of an RN, provides close observation of patients and assists in the provision of a safe and clean environment. Assists with activities of daily living, unless the patient needs are such that adverse health consequences are predictable.
Benefits:
Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.
- NEW On-demand pay program – powered by Payactiv
- Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
- Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
- Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
- Relocation assistance
- Generous retirement savings, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance
- Free onsite parking at all campuses
Standard Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Education / Training:
- High school diploma/GED required.
Work Experience:
Certification, Licensure, Registration:
Other Qualifications:
Essential Duties:
- The RN delegates to the Patient Observation Aide the patient’s identified care needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory, or language barriers, as well as any special consideration (NPO, bed alarms, etc.).
- Receives direction from the RN regarding: what to report, to whom, and how.
- Positions self in the patient room to maintain constant visual observation of the patient. Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless relieved by another designated staff member or instructed to do so by the nurse.
- Obtains instruction from nurse regarding ambulation limitations and course of action for redirection of the patient if needed.
- During a patient or environmental emergency, may serve as a runner or transport patients as directed.
- Maintains constant observation of the patient’s activity and behavior and communicates regularly to the nurse.
- Contributes to and assists in maintaining a pleasant patient environment in a safe and orderly manner.
- Functions cooperatively as a team member. Responds as directed by responsible nurse to changing patients'/unit's needs.
- Accurately and legibly records data collected and notifies RN of any untoward events, i.e., behavioral changes, violent behavior, etc.
- Offers consistent and visible support to team members, responsible for honest behavior in all matters.
- Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Uses and discloses only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job.
This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.
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Primary Location
SITE - Troy Hospital - 44201 Dequindre Road - Troy
Department Name
Constant Observation - Troy
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Night (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
36
Hours of Work
7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Days Worked
Monday to Friday
Weekend Frequency
Every third weekend
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors and community. That is why we require a drug-free workplace and various vaccinations as a requirement for employment.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447. We are committed to granting reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.