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Lakeland Regional Health-Florida · 21 hours ago

Constant Observation Attendant - Staffing Resource Dept FT PM

Lakeland, FL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$16.11/hr - $17.24/hr

0+ years exp

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida, dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare. The Constant Observation Attendant is responsible for assisting patients under the direction of licensed nurses, ensuring patient safety, and performing observational duties to report any changes in patient condition.

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Responsibilities

Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration

Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care

Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created

Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety

Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work

Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work

Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities

Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures

Observes patients for changes in condition or behavior and promptly reports these changes to RN, as needed

Follows up as appropriate with supervisor regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns 100% of the time

Report to RN reddened areas, N/V, amount and color of emesis, diarrhea, or any abnormal BMs, constipation, poor appetite, any complaints of pain, any complaints patient and family has or questions regarding Plan of Care, no urination, appearance of urine if anything other than clear, change in alertness, pain or leaks at IV site, equipment alerts

Complete COA flow sheet with every patient

Receive report from RN. Introduction to the patient, know patient’s diagnosis, any recent act of violence, any precautions

Call light and phone is within patient’s reach, unless ordered otherwise by the RN, educate patient on use of call light

Tidy the room, bedside table, floor, and keep path to the bathroom free from clutter, gather all anticipated supplies that will be needed

Fill water pitcher, provide fresh cup and linen

Providers constant observation for patients being held under the Florida Mental Health Act and other patients as assigned

Accompany patients to all medical procedures

Maintain a clear exit for safety

Assist with bath, assist with oral care (including dentures), brush hair, offer and administer back rub if requested, soak feet, assist and/or monitor shaving

Ask if patient has toothpaste, soap, toothbrush, etc

Assist in changing bed linens as needed

Report to the RN the percentage of diet consumed

Assist patient with ambulation to a chair or the bathroom

Communicates effectively with team members, maintains patient comfort, confidentiality and privacy

Adheres to HIPAA standards

Follows all protocols and policies to ensure patient safety

Documentation including care provided and patient’s behavior are recorded on the Constant Observation sheet

Place COA flow sheet in chart when completed

Make sure RN completes safe room checklist with you and all patient belongings are removed by security if under Baker Act

Assist patient care staff with turning patients, observes their skin and reports changes to RN

If needed, prop pillows on back and place pillow between knees

Reports complaints of pain to the patient care staff

Offer wash cloth so patient care wash hands before meals

Set up food trays, feed patient if needed

Inspect all aspects of patient’s environment to ensure patient’s safety, and report correct unsafe conditions or report to RN

Assist patient to the bathroom at least every 2 hours

Keep door propped open at all times

Have a clear visual of patient and arm length distance if a fall risk

Offer assistance with toileting

Maintain clean environment

Place soiled linen in bag and place at door for removal

Complete virtual rounding a minimum of every hour, alert clinical staff to any patient needs or concerns, activate stat alarm as needed, complete documentation hourly

Active listening to patient

No judgmental statements or opinions

Report any reports of abuse to supervising nurse

Report any signs or statements made by patient about harming themselves or others to supervising nurse