Patient Attendant
Summary
Provide constant one-on-one visual observation and documentation for patients under protective orders, communicating observations to nursing and security staff in a healthcare facility.
To perform one on one visual observation of patients who are under a protective order such as a PEC, CEC, OPC, or JC.
- Communicating regularly with the patient’s nurse and nursing staff regarding observations of the patient
- Charting patient observations every 15 minutes
- Completing paperwork required for observation of the patients
- Alerting the nursing staff for anything that is noted to cause harm to the patient or other team members
- Communicating regularly with the Security Staff regarding any Security concerns
- Providing constant visual observation for patients that are under a protective order such as a PEC, CEC, OPC, or JC
Experience - None
Education - Highschool Diploma or G.E.D.
Training - Completion of a PEC Observer course upon employment
Special Skills - Good Communication and Customer Service Skills
Licensure - Completion of a PEC Observer Course upon employment