Patient Observer - 24hrs/Night Shift - Part-time

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.p style="text-align:inherit"br / /pp style="text-align:left"Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham./pp style="text-align:inherit"br / /pWith energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,00 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA amp; Hospital is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services through-out Hampshire and Franklin counties.p style="text-align:inherit"br / /pp style="text-align:left"ubJob Summary/b/u/pThe Patient Care Observer is responsible for remaining in constant attendance with an assigned patient to help maintain the patient’s safety under the direction of the unit’s Shift Charge Nurse. brbrThis position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.brbrThis position reports to the Respiratory Therapy Manager and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.brbrRemain in constant attendance with assigned high risk patient until relieved by assigned member of the healthcare team.brbrImmediately report any observed change in the patient’s condition to the patient’s nurse.brbrPerform the following tasks as necessary to maintain patient comfort and safety:br• Falls preventionbr• Assist to place patient’s extremities back into bed as neededbr• Remove clutter or items within patient’s reachbr• Offer assistance with toiletingbr• Assist patient with ambulation (uses assistive devices as appropriate)br• Offer food and fluidsbr• Assist with turning and repositioning while maintaining patient privacy and dignitybr• Recognize when/how to call for helpp style="text-align:inherit"br / /pdivdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:left"ubQualifications/b/u/p/div/div/div/div/div/div/divpbMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:/b/pullipspanHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred/span/p/lilipspanAbility to communicate with children and /or adults required/span/p/lilipspanAVADE certification required within 6 months/span/p/lilipspanExperience working in a clinical environment preferred/span/p/lilipspanAmerican Heart Association BLS certification required within 30 days of hire/span/p/li/ulp/pp style="text-align:inherit"br / /pdivdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:left"ubAdditional Job Details (if applicable)/b/u/p/div/div/div/div/div/div/divpbSHIFT: /b11:00pm-7:30am/pp/ppbESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:/b/pullipRemain in constant attendance with assigned high risk patient until relieved by assigned member of the healthcare team./p/lilipMaintain safety for patients with suicidal ideation./p/lilipObtain assistance from healthcare team with any restrained patient who needs attention or assistance. /p/lilipImmediately report any observed change in the patient’s condition to the patient’s nurse./p/lilipPerform the following tasks as necessary to maintain patient comfort and safety:/pullipFalls prevention/p/lilipAssist to place patient’s extremities back into bed as needed/p/lilipRemove clutter or items within patient’s reach/p/lilipOffer assistance with toileting/p/lilipAssist patient with ambulation (uses assistive devices as appropriate)/p/lilipOffer food and fluids /p/lilipAssist with turning and repositioning while maintaining patient privacy and dignity/p/lilipRecognize when/how to call for help/p/lilipUtilize computer software for virtual monitor system to help keep patients safe from injury/p/li/ul/li/ulullipAccompany transport personnel with the patient if transport is necessary./p/lilipInteract with patient as directed by the patient’s nurse. Activities may include reading or talking to the patient or playing cards./p/lilipDocument patient status and interactions on required form per hospital policy./p/lilipPerform the following responsibilities with assistance from a trained member of the healthcare team:/pullipApplication and ongoing assessment of restraints (if restraints are in use, PCO will notify healthcare team if restraint become too loose or too tight or if patient requires further help)/p/lilipUse of lift equipment/p/lilipFeeding patient with high risk of aspiration/p/li/ul/li/ulullipMaintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, safety, compliance, infection control, and environmental standards./p/lilipMaintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise./p/lilipMeet annual competency and retraining requirements. Ensure staff meets annual competency and retraining requirements./p/lilipAttend meetings as required./p/lilipPerform other functions/duties as requested./p/li/ulp style="text-align:inherit"br / /pdivdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:left"ubRemote Type/b/u/p/div/div/div/div/div/div/divOnsitep style="text-align:inherit"br / /pdivdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:left"ubWork Location/b/u/p/div/div/div/div/div/div/div30 Locust Streetp style="text-align:inherit"br / /pdivdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:left"ubScheduled Weekly Hours/b/u/p/div/div/div/div/div/div/div24p style="text-align:inherit"br / /pdivdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:left"ubEmployee Type/b/u/p/div/div/div/div/div/div/divRegularp style="text-align:inherit"br / /pdivdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:left"ubWork Shift/b/u/p/div/div/div/div/div/div/divNight (United States of America)p style="text-align:inherit"br / /pp style="text-align:left"ubPay Range/b/u/p$18.10 - $25.16/Hourlyp style="text-align:inherit"br / /pp style="text-align:left"ubGrade/b/u/pSC2C23p style="text-align:inherit"br / /pAt Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.p style="text-align:inherit"br / /pdivdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:left"ubEEO Statement:/b/u/p/div/div/div/div/div/div/div1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.p style="text-align:inherit"br / /ph2ubMass General Brigham Competency Framework/b/u/h2divdivp style="text-align:left"At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline./p/div/div