Patient Observation Attendant

Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Rio Rancho
Posted on: April 23, 2025

Job Description:

Overview

Now hiring a Patient Observation Attendant.

Specially trained clinical staff, designated to provide observation of patient(s) at risk for safety

How you belong matters here.

We value our employees' differences and find strength in the diversity of our team and community.

At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it - and it starts with our incredible team. From Information Technology to Food Services and beyond, our non-clinical employees make a meaningful impact on the healthcare provided to our patients and members.

Why Join Us

* Per Required Need - Exempt: No
* Job is based Presbyterian Rust Medical Ctr
* Work hours: 12 Hour Nights
* Benefits: PRN/PT (working less than a .45 FTE) employee benefits available for this position such as medical, gym memberships and an employee wellness program.

Ideal Candidate:

Less than 1 year experience in Patient Observation Attendant (formerly known as sitter) services or equivalent.

Qualifications

* High School Diploma/GED
* BLS Certification required at the time of hire.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Preferred: 1+ years experience in direct patient care.
* Certified Nursing Assistant, Nurse Tech, or other clinical support staff related to inpatient hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

* Provides safety and security support to the patient(s) while hospitalized, primarily by being aware, alert, present, and alerting nursing staff of concerns.
* Assists the client to the bathroom and around the unit ONLY if the client is able to ambulate and needs only minimal support and steadying. If client is in bed, assists client with needs and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
* Engaging patient in activities according to plan of care. Talks with, reads to, and provides companionship.
* Provide competent physical/therapeutic care and ADLs consistent with job title/role.
* Appropriate documentation in medical record as outlined by Charge Nurse.
* Remains in constant attendance of the client. Arranges scheduled breaks with RN.
* Adheres to all Safety Companion policies.
* Maintains confidentiality of all information regarding patients.
* Performs other functions as required.

Benefits

All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.

Wellness Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more.

Why work at Presbyterian? As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to

USD $19.47/Hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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