This position may need to float between Chaska and Waconia locations.

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for continuous monitoring of the patient at the bedside to assure patient safety when the patient is a suicide risk or is at risk of harming themselves by pulling lines, falling, wandering, and other behaviors.

Job Functions

1. Remains at patient's bedside giving continuous observation and intervention under the direction of the RN.
2. Provides cares/interventions such as verbal redirection and orientation; hand holding; diversion activities such as imagery, storytelling, reading, game playing, towel folding, etc.; feeding and fluids; assisting to toilet, ambulate, and reposition; assisting patient to not pull on tubes, lines, etc.
3. Documents patient behaviors, cares, interventions, and patient response.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.
5. Accompanies patient and ensures patient safety during transportation, testing, and procedures occurring away from the patient's normal environment.
6. Performs room assessment regularly and after any visitations

Minimum Education/Work

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct patient care experience
• Nursing Assistant Certification Or EMT certification

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions.
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above.
• Ability to accurately report to nurse any observed changes in the patient's behavior and/or condition
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations

License/Certifications

• BLS certification within 60 days of employment