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Safety Observer – Patient Attendant Aide Float Pool – PRN
Duke Careers. Virtually maintain constant direct observation and visualization of identified patients under registered nurse or virtual registered nurse supervision .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates proficiency in patient monitoring and documentation within a healthcare setting, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and effective communication with nursing teams. Capable of maintaining patient confidentiality while providing support in high-stress environments.
Highest-signal resume keywords
BLS CertificationCPI CertificationPatient MonitoringElectronic Health Record DocumentationIn-Patient Hospital Experience
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Hard Skills
Basic First AidCPR AdministrationPatient ObservationSanitation KnowledgeInfection ControlBehavioral Principles KnowledgeRecord KeepingReport Preparation
Soft Skills
Time ManagementEffective CommunicationRelationship BuildingCalmness Under StressMinimal Supervision
Tools & Technologies
Electronic Health Record SystemsAudio/Video Equipment
Certifications & Qualifications
BLS CertificationCPI CertificationNurse Aid Registry Listing
Industry Keywords
Patient SafetyHealthcare EnvironmentRegulatory CompliancePatient RightsWorkstation Assignment
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Virtually maintain constant direct observation and visualization of identified patients under registered nurse or virtual registered nurse supervision
- Monitor changes in patients' physical, emotional, mental, and behavioral conditions
- Communicate patient status and changes to bedside and virtual nursing teams
- Document observations in the electronic health record
- Escalate unsafe events through alarms or redirections
- Monitor patients in seclusion and/or restraint
- Collaborate with bedside and virtual nursing staff on patient safety plans of care
- Participate in reviewing work-area activities and processes and help implement service improvements
- Comply with regulatory and legal requirements
- Find and order RSO carts when needed
- Assign workstations each shift
- Receive handoffs from bedside nursing staff and share observation assignments with RSOs
- Help bedside teams set up carts, troubleshoot audio/video issues, and discontinue carts
- Perform other related duties
Requirements
What you’ll need- Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent
- In-patient hospital experience preferred
- Enrollment in nursing or medical programs strongly preferred
- Listing on the Nurse Aid Registry of North Carolina preferred; if not met at hire, start the process within 1 year and complete within 2 years
- BLS certification must be maintained/completed by the end of new hire orientation
- CPI certification strongly preferred
- Technology skills
- Understanding of basic first aid and CPR, with ability to administer them if needed
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and patient rights
- Good time management skills
- Good physical strength and stamina
- Knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene, infection control, and basic health and safety precautions in a healthcare environment
- Knowledge of behavioral principles and individual responses to stressors
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and hospital staff
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Ability to maintain records and prepare reports
- Ability to recognize patient emergencies and seek appropriate assistance
- Ability to understand, follow, and communicate oral and written instructions accurately
- Ability to apply proper body mechanics and safety
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to protected characteristics
- Reasonable accommodation information and provision available
- BLS certification completed/maintained by the end of new hire orientation