• ER Patient Observer Nights

    Baylor Scott & White Health (Dallas, TX)


    + Emergency Room

    + Full Time

    + Nights

    + Baylor University Medical Center- Dallas, TX.

    JOB SUMMARY

    The Patient Observer attends to and comforts patients throughout their stay with Baylor and may assist in care of patient including oral and personal hygiene, dressing and undressing, and changing bed linens. Performs a variety of non-complex patient care activities and tasks including light housekeeping, as delegated by a nurse or physician.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

    Follows nurse and physician instructions and attends to assigned patients at all times

     

    Assists patients with restricted mobility or strength in dressing/undressing. Assists and prepares patients for meals by positioning tray tables and feeding

     

    Positions, lifts, and assists patients with walking or moving as directed by nurse or physician. Follows standard safety lifting procedures, and calls for assistance when needed

     

    Assists patient with personal and oral hygiene including bathing, showering, shaving, dental care

     

    Assists patients in using bedpans, urinals etc

     

    Maintains clean patient care environment by changing bed linens, disposing of refuse, removing soiled linen

     

    Performs light housekeeping duties in patient rooms as requested

    KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

    The immediate supervisor for the unit or work area has the "Unit Specific Position Competencies"

    BENEFITS

    Our competitive benefits package includes the following

     

    - Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

     

    - 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

     

    - Tuition Reimbursement

     

    - PTO accrual beginning Day 1

     

    Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

    QUALIFICATIONS

    - EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent

     

    - EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

    - CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

    Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

     

    As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.