Patient Observation Assistant - Night Shift - 72 Hours Bi-weekly

Lehigh Valley Health Network

Hazleton, PA, US
Onsite
Continuous patient observation
Assist with patient ambulation
Document in electronic medical record
Lehigh Valley Health Network is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization committed to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day

Job Summary

  • Lehigh Valley Health Network is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization committed to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
  • The role involves continuous direct observation of patients to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment, assisting with activities of daily living, and documenting observations regularly in the electronic medical record.
  • The organization is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and provides employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other protected classes.

Matching Summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization committed to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Continuous patient observation
  • Assist with patient ambulation
  • Document in electronic medical record
  • Recognize and report patient status
  • Ability to walk or stand prolonged periods
  • Provide one-to-one patient visual and audible observation

Nice-to-have

  • Compassionate patient interaction
  • Teamwork and communication skills
  • Respond rapidly to emergencies
  • Assist with patient meals and positioning
  • Knowledge of growth and development principles

Key Requirements

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification within 30 days
  • Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED certification within 30 days
  • Ability to lift and carry 40-50 lbs
  • Preferred: Crisis Management Course completion

Work Rights

Not specified

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