Safety Observation Specialist (SOS)

Company: Power Personnel
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: October 13, 2021

Job Description:

Do you want to advance in a career where you can make a real impact on people' s lives? If this sounds like you, apply now!
About the Job

• Contract: 3 months (flexibility for possible extensions)
• Shifts:  Day shift (06: 45am-3: 15pm), Evening shift (2: 45pm-11: 15pm), Night shift (10: 45pm-07: 15am)

Benefits

• Top pay
• Flexible schedule
• Great working location
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Weekly payroll
• 24-hour accessibility
• Personalized service

• High school, GED, or equivalent
• Two (2) years’ experience working in healthcare environment or two (2) years’ experience working in customer service
• Must be comfortable with the following procedures: Preferably to have knowledge of medical terminology, IV, central lines, EVD, JP drains, tracheostomies, foley catheters, NG tubes, KEO feeds
• Familiarity with the following patient diagnoses: Stroke, Delirium, Dementia, Impulsivity, Traumatic Brain Injury and Altered Mental Status
• Experience with commonly used equipment/systems: Basic computer (PC) use

• 2 years of  Teaching Hospital Experience
• Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant certifications

• Ensures complete visualization of the patient via remote monitoring equipment.
• Notifies RN or Charge RN of changes in patient status observed on Central Station.
• Obtains instructions via the RN regarding ambulation limitations and course of action for redirection of patient if needed.
• Maintains awareness of safety at all times and promptly calls for assistance as needed.
• Obtains verbal report from the patient’ s nurse to include information regarding the patient’ s identified care needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory, or language barriers as well as any special considerations (bed alarms, etc.)
• Reports safety concerns or defective equipment.
• Documents observations and disperses team communication in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Completes observation reports at established interval.
• Takes initiative in compassionately rendering service or responding to needs. Applies principles of caring and healing with patients and families and with colleagues.
• Complies with all hospital rules, regulations and standards.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to demonstrate, understand, and use applicable medical terminology.
• Proficient in Voalte communications and other technology to communicate with the patient care teams.
• Ability to navigate through software programs and computer systems.
• Ability to record and document events for purposes of treatment by patient care team.
• Ability to apply assessment skills and identify patient intervention opportunities.
• Ability to accurately document, capture and communicate changes in patient conditions to appropriate staff.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work tactfully and effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, co-workers and other hospital staff.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and contribute positively towards the goals of the team and the organization.
• Ability to read, speak, write, understand and follow English verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to identify safety risks and communicate the need to escalate assistance to/for the patient.

About Us

Power Personnel has been working with healthcare professionals like you since 1994. We are the experts in healthcare staffing in Northern California. That’ s why so many hospitals, clinics and healthcare facilities rely on us for filling critical positions. If you want competitive pay, excellent working conditions and a team that supports you, you need Power Personnel.

Refer a friend  and get $125  bonus for every referral! *

*In order to get the bonus, the person referred must work at least 20 shifts.

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