Weekend Patient Observer

Requirements

• Assists the nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic environment
• Provides one to one observation and continuous visualization at all times
• Notifies the patient's nurse of any changes in the patient's physical/psychiatric condition
• Remains with patient at all times unless relieved for breaks, meals, and at end of shift
• Initiates patient activities and social interactions in individual and group situations
• Provides environmental and emotional safety for each patient
• Maintains a clean and safe patient environment
• Follows the patient care plan preserving patients' safety, dignity, and autonomy
• Observes and reports behavioral responses to interventions
• Collaborates with the primary nurse to assist patient in undergoing testing and consultations
• In concert with the nurse, participates in teaching behavioral techniques such as relaxation and coping skills
• Completes required documentation
• Demonstrates accountability and responsibility for actions
• Demonstrates competency in managing patient problems such as aggression
• Demonstrates reliable crisis management skills in new or unexpected situations
• Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills with patients and coworkers
• Relocates and rotates to meet patient care needs
• Prioritizes patient care to complete assignments in a timely manner
• Demonstrates compliance with legal, regulatory codes, and psychiatric policies
• Uses correct resources for clarification of policies/procedures
• Maintains all mandatory continuing education classes
• Participates in unit based activities that have a positive impact on unit practice
• Identifies areas in performance needing improvement as evidenced by ongoing communication with supervisor
• Accepts constructive criticism and responds by implementing corrective action
• Meets personnel policy guidelines for punctuality as evidenced by time keeping records and as observed by supervisor