Position Summary

This position provides supervision of patients requiring observation of their personal safety in a hospital setting.

Primary Position Responsibilities

Provides one to one observation to ensure patient’s personal safety /Observation of patients that may be provided by visual cameral monitoring surveillance. Assists with feeding of patient under the direction of the RN Engages patient in diversional activities under the direction of the RN Other duties as assigned

Work Contact Group (Internal/External)

Nurses, Doctors, interdepartmental staff, families and patients.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to (position): Administrative Director Medical Surgical Nursing Supervises (position(s): None

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred: None
Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation): Required: None Preferred: None
License, Registry or Certification: Required: Current CPR certification required. Crisis Prevention (CPI) training is required, and must be renewed annually. If not certified upon hire, must obtain certification within 6 months. CPI course will be provided by Hunterdon.  Preferred: None
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities: Required: Ability to read, write and speak English. Ability to use language that is easily understood. Preferred: None