Patient Observation Assistant - Carilion New River Valley Resource Pool (FLEX):
Carilion Clinic

Job Summary

**This position is located at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center **

This position is a FLEX position, working 7 am- 7 pm or 7 pm - 7 am with some weekend and holiday coverage

This is the job opportunity where you can bring your valuable skills to life. At Carilion Clinic, our team provides safety and comfort in a forward-thinking environment. You will thrive through extensive training, supportive leaders and potential for advancement. Carilion offers comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and tuition options. Join a team where your skills and ideas will make a difference in the health of our patients and the communities we live in.

The Patient Observation Assistant provides observation of assigned patients and performs basic clinical services relating to the care, cleanliness, safety and comfort for patients of all ages.
 

The Patient Observation Assistant job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Interact with patients, physicians, families, visitors, management, ancillary departments and the general public.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development through the life span, possess the ability to recognize and report data reflective of the patients' status and identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age and specific needs.
• Maintain visual contact with assigned patient.
• Follow suicide precaution protocol for 1:1s due to suicide patient. Remain within close proximity of the patient at all times.
• Provide basic nursing care. Assist assigned patients with activities of daily living. (Body Mechanics, Bathing, Feeding, Inputs and Outputs, Restraints, PPE, Vitals, Blood sugar checks)
• Document care and patient’s activity.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills. Appropriately report patient observations and changes in patient status to licensed staff. Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Provide appropriate documentation on patient record and Patient Care Monitoring Sheet.
• May transport non-monitored patients and supplies within facility.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, bio-hazardous materials, including regulated medical wastes, and combative patients.
• Physical requirements include prolonged periods of inactivity, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, walking, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:  High school graduate or GED, required.
 

Experience:  None required.
 

Licensure/Certification: Must successfully complete AHA- BLS Course within 6 months of hire.
 

Other:  Effective interpersonal, communication, and team work skills.   Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position.

Our Values

Below are our core values that we strive to embody and expect of all our team members:

Collaboration: Working together with purpose to achieve shared goals.

Commitment:  Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and service.

Compassion:  Putting heart into everything we do.

Courage:  Doing what’s right for our patients without question.

Curiosity:  Fostering creativity and innovation in our pursuit of excellence.