The Role
Provides continuous observation and safety monitoring for patients at risk of self-harm, harm to others, falls, or other unsafe behaviors. Works under nursing supervision, identifies and reports concerning changes or situations, removes hazards, and assists with safe patient positioning and movement. Patients may have psychiatric diagnoses, dementia, altered mental status, or drug-induced conditions. Follows hospital procedures, HIPAA standards, and compliance requirements.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
1. Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the HMHD Compliance Plan.
2. Conduct reflects HMHD's values and a commitment to HMHD's Code of Conduct.
3. Attends the required corporate integrity and compliance training and education programs.
4. Demonstrates proficiency in understanding the materials presented during the corporate integrity and compliance training and education program.
5. Complies with all HIPAA standards.
6. Be able to sit with patients and recognize potential harmful situations for those patients who have been determined to have potential to cause harm to self or others by removing equipment, wrong positioning, and/or attempting to get out of bed. This may include, but not limited to patients with a psych diagnosis such as suicidal ideations or those who may be altered due to dementia drug induced.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the Supervision or direction of nursing, assisting the nursing staff by sitting with patients that are altered or have specific psych diagnosis to aid in the prevention of self-harm or harm to others, in accordance with the established methods and procedures of the hospital.
Under the Supervision or direction of nursing, assisting the nursing staff by sitting with patients that are altered or have specific psych diagnosis to aid in the prevention of self-harm or harm to others, in accordance with the established methods and procedures of the hospital.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred. Prior nursing or medical assistance experience preferred, but not required
Minimum Work Experience: None
Required Licenses/Certifications: None
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: General knowledge of basic bedside nursing. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to encourage safety of the patient and report necessary issues, based on the physical, psychosocial, education, safety and related criteria appropriate to age of the patients served in assigned area/department. The skills and knowledge to provide such care are gained through education, training, and/or experience.
Preferred Qualification: None
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred. Prior nursing or medical assistance experience preferred, but not required
Minimum Work Experience: None
Required Licenses/Certifications: None
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: General knowledge of basic bedside nursing. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to encourage safety of the patient and report necessary issues, based on the physical, psychosocial, education, safety and related criteria appropriate to age of the patients served in assigned area/department. The skills and knowledge to provide such care are gained through education, training, and/or experience.
Preferred Qualification: None
JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
1. Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the HMHD Compliance Plan.
2. Conduct reflects HMHD's values and a commitment to HMHD's Code of Conduct.
3. Attends the required corporate integrity and compliance training and education programs.
4. Demonstrates proficiency in understanding the materials presented during the corporate integrity and compliance training and education program.
5. Complies with all HIPAA standards.
6. Be able to sit with patients and recognize potential harmful situations for those patients who have been determined to have potential to cause harm to self or others by removing equipment, wrong positioning, and/or attempting to get out of bed. This may include, but not limited to patients with a psych diagnosis such as suicidal ideations or those who may be altered due to dementia drug induced.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Prior nursing or medical assistance experience
- General knowledge of basic bedside nursing
- Ability to recognize and report patient safety risks
- Ability to comply with HIPAA standards and hospital procedures
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The Company
What We Do
Hunt Regional Healthcare is a full-service community health system serving Northeast Texas with quality, compassionate care. Its network includes a flagship hospital in Greenville, providing extensive services such as inpatient care, emergency and urgent care, primary and family medicine, a dedicated pediatric clinic, and specialty physicians, all aimed at bringing advanced medicine close to home for the residents of Hunt County.
