Patient Observer - Certified

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Unit: Nursing Float Pool

Weekly Working Hours: Full Time; 36 hours/week

Shift: Day Shift; 7a – 7:30p; weekend work required

**Valid DC CNA or HHA License Required**

Job Details & Qualifications:

Sibley Memorial Hospital is a private, not-for-profit community hospital offering the advanced technology of a leading health system with the close-knit collaboration of a community setting. We are committed to professional growth, teamwork, and exceptional patient-centered care. If you’re ready to grow your career in a supportive environment that values your growth and well-being, Sibley welcomes you with open arms!

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The Patient Observer (Certified) maintains a collaborative relationship with the Registered Nurse (RN) and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. Under the direction of an RN, a Patient Observer (Certified) monitors and ensures the safety and well-being of patients in the assigned areas. Provides direct patient observation and reporting any changes in patient behavior or condition. Collaborates with healthcare team members to maintain a safe environment and prevent patient harm. Adheres to policies and procedures while maintaining patient confidentiality and dignity.

Essential Functions:

• Provides direct patient observation and monitoring to promote patient safety and well-being.
• Follows the RN-developed plan of care and assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including ambulation and transfers.
• Observes and promptly reports changes in patient behavior or condition to nursing staff.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to maintain a safe environment and ensure compliance with patient safety protocols.
• Documents patient observations and interactions accurately and responds promptly to patient requests for assistance.
• Escorts patients throughout the hospital as needed and follows all applicable policies, procedures, and infection control guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED required
• Current certification as CNA or HHA in the District of Columbia required
• American Heart Association BLS CPR required

We’re proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports your health, growth, and well-being. Discover our full offerings and costs here: https://mybenefitsjhhs.com/

What Awaits You:

• Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.
• Generous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
• Access to world-class facilities and innovative technology that fuel your curiosity.
• Endless opportunities to advance your career as part of the Johns Hopkins team.

Salary Range: Minimum 18.40/hour - Maximum 28.30/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.