Patient Observation Aide PRN
Corewell Health · Dearborn, Michigan, US
About the unit The Patient Observation Aide, under the supervision of an RN, provides close observation of patients and assists in the provision of a safe an...
Job description
About the unit The Patient Observation Aide, under the supervision of an RN, provides close observation of patients and assists in the provision of a safe and clean environment. Assists with activities of daily living, unless the patient needs are such that adverse health consequences are predictable. About Dearborn Hospital: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Top 10 Hospitals” in Michigan, this major teaching and research hospital has been advancing care since 1953. It is a Level II trauma center and has been recognized for clinical excellence and innovation in the fields of orthopedics, neurosciences, women’s health, heart & vascular, and cancer care. Scope of work: The Patient Observation Aide, under the supervision of an RN, provides close observation of patients and assists in the provision of a safe and clean environment. Assists with activities of daily living, unless the patient needs are such that adverse health consequences are predictable. During a patient or environmental emergency, may serve as a runner or transport patients as directed. Accurately and legibly records data collected and notifies RN of any untoward events, i.e., behavioral changes, vi...