Continuous Observer-6033 - Kingman Regional Medical Center

Adheres to all areas of the KHI Behavioral Expectations Agreement and Social Media Guidelines; Supports/embraces KHI’s Mission, Vision, and values, as well as promote a positive image of KHI; Acts as a role model to staff; Maintains patient and staff confidentiality; Maintains a professional appearance and manner at all times; Supports a healthy work environment through skilled communication, true collaboration, effective decision making, appropriate staffing and meaningful recognition. 

All care is provided with kindness and compassion.

Under the direction of a registered nurse (RN), provide continuous visual and proximal contact with the patient(s), including but not limited to in-room observation, provision of basic comfort services, maintaining a safe environment, accompanying patient during transportation for tests/procedures, and documentation on appropriate forms.

Patient and Family Experience

• Provide constant one-on-one observation to patients who are confused, at risk for causing injury to themselves or others, or exhibit behavior that is unpredictable or difficult to manage.
• In compliance with training, policy, and procedure, assist with responding to the needs of patients promptly, including politely requesting assistance of appropriate staff.
• Respect Patient Rights, privacy and dignity as much as can be safely accommodated.

Patient Safety

·         Utilize interventions identified in training to support the maintenance of a safe, therapeutic environment with a focus on the prevention of self-harm and/or injury.

·         Using the appropriate resources and processes, notify clinical staff of any change in patient status or appearance.

• Stay with patient at all times, even in the event of an emergency.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation regarding patient behaviors and actions.
• Comply with all Federal, State, organizational, and departmental policies and procedures.

• Must be at least 18 years of age 
• The ability to follow directions, written and verbal. 
• Verbal skills, hearing, sight and manual dexterity required.   
• Must be comfortable working with a diverse population and communicate with compassion.

·         Education: High School graduate or GED preferred.

·         Previous experience working in a healthcare or customer service setting

·         CPI training

EXPOSURE CATEGORY I:  Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

Other potential hazard(s): possible exposure to hostile individuals.

·         Able to communicate appropriately with a diverse population.

·         Able to be exposed to patients with infectious diseases.

·         Able to stand, walk, stretch, reach, and or bend for 3-5 hours per day.

• Able to sit and focus on patient observation for long periods of time, including the entire shift.
• Able to see, hear, and work in a stressful environment.