Patient Attendant
Summary
Provide constant one-on-one visual observation and reporting for patients under protective orders, communicating observations to nursing and security staff every 15 minutes.
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