Carilion Clinic · 3 weeks ago
Patient Observation Assistant- Resource Pool- FT
Roanoke, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelCarilion Clinic is a healthcare organization seeking a Patient Observation Assistant to provide observation and basic clinical services for patients of all ages. The role involves maintaining patient safety, assisting with daily living activities, and effective communication with healthcare staff.
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Responsibilities
Interact with patients, physicians, families, visitors, management, ancillary departments and the general public
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development through the life span, possess the ability to recognize and report data reflective of the patients' status and identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age and specific needs
Maintain visual contact with assigned patient
Follow suicide precaution protocol for 1:1s due to suicide patient. Remain within close proximity of the patient at all times
Provide basic nursing care. Assist assigned patients with activities of daily living. (Body Mechanics, Bathing, Feeding, Inputs and Outputs, Restraints, PPE, Vitals, Blood sugar checks)
Document care and patient's activity
Demonstrate effective communication skills. Appropriately report patient observations and changes in patient status to licensed staff. Maintain confidentiality of patient information
Provide appropriate documentation on patient record and Patient Care Monitoring Sheet
May transport non-monitored patients and supplies within facility
May be exposed to infectious diseases, bio-hazardous materials, including regulated medical wastes, and combative patients
Physical requirements include prolonged periods of inactivity, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, walking, etc
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or GED, required
AHA BLS-HCP required within 6 months of hire
Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position
Benefits
$2,000 sign-on bonus
Company
Carilion Clinic
Carilion Clinic is a health care organization based in Virginia with more than 650 physicians in 70 specialties.
Founded in 1899
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (17)
2024 (19)
2023 (13)
2022 (13)
2021 (15)
2020 (31)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
CDA FoundationVirginia Innovation Partnership CorporationUnitedHealthcare
2025-04-04Grant
2023-04-18Grant· $0.07M
2022-08-10Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Steve Arner
President / CEO, Carilion Medical Center
Don Halliwill
Chief Financial Officer
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