Job Description

Job Description
Position Summary:
Provides general observational support for assigned patient care area. Works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to patients in age groups including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics based on unit population.
Experience:
Advanced Certification or training (i.e. LPN, Crisis Training, Tech) Constant Observation or One to One observation experience preferred, but not necessary.
Education:
HS Diploma or Equivalent preferred
Essential Functions:
Provide companionship to the patient
Alert the RN of patient behavior which could lead to injury
Maintain One to One observation status (constant eye sight and within arm's reach at all times) of the patient
Maintain Special Observation documentation form (patient's location every 15 minutes) if determined suicide precautions/one to one observation
Provide de‐escalation tactics to help control potential stressful situations
Communicate patient's needs to patient care team
Maintain and respect the patient's responsibility, privacy, and dignity
Demonstrates behavior appropriate to keeping the patient relaxed
Other Duties:
Participates in performance improvement activities to improve service and care.
update 11-22-24
Pay Range $17.00-$23.62/hr DOE
About Us
Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.
The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

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