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St. Luke's University Health Network

Patient Observation Attendant, Full Time, Part Time

St. Luke's University Health Network

. Report on/off duty to the registered nurse assigned to care for the patient.

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeAllentown • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to provide constant patient observation and support under the direction of a registered nurse, ensuring a safe and orderly environment while effectively communicating patient needs and changes.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Patient MonitoringCommunication SkillsSafety AwarenessPhysical EndurancePatient Transport

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Hard Skills
Patient ObservationMeal Setup AssistancePatient TransportBehavior Reporting
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsAttention to Detail
Industry Keywords
Patient CareRegistered Nurse SupportHealthcare Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Report on/off duty to the registered nurse assigned to care for the patient.
  • Receive specific observation guidelines from the registered nurse for each patient, shift and assignment.
  • Provide a safe environment for the patient under the direction of a registered nurse.
  • Remain with the patient at all times as directed by the registered nurse.
  • Identify self to the patient and/or family members or significant others.
  • Provide continual observation and monitoring of the patient.
  • Report behavior changes and patient requests to the patient care provider or registered nurse without leaving the patient unattended.
  • Accompany the patient to/from and during tests or treatments.
  • Assist with meal and fluid setup when appropriate and when no swallowing deficiencies are known.
  • Maintain the patient room in a neat, orderly manner.
  • Provide constant observation as directed by the registered nurse.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
  • Must complete mandatory education and competencies required for position.
  • Must be able to sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time.
  • Must be able to stand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time.
  • Must be able to walk 6 hours per day; 15 minutes at a time.
  • Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 pounds.
  • Occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 75 pounds.
  • Transport patients weighing up to 250 pounds via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher.
  • Frequently stoop and bend.
  • Frequently reach above shoulder level.
  • Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch.
  • Must be able to hear normal conversation and high/low frequencies.
  • Must be able to see general, near, far, color and peripheral vision.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Full-time and part-time opportunities
  • Holiday and weekend requirements per unit and company policies