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Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description: Performs constant and direct observation of a patient with suicidal ideation and/or a patient who is certified for psychiatric hospitalization. Provides constant and direct observation of a patient or patients who are at risk of harming self and/or others. GENERAL PATIENT CARE - Provides one to one, constant and direct observation of patients with suicidal ideation. Provides constant and direct observation of patients who are at risk of causing harm to self and/or others. Assists assigned staff (RNs and/or PCTs) to meet the comfort and hygiene needs of the patient by providing assistance with care services such as toileting activities, ambulation, position changes, hair care, and feeding. Maintains direct patient observation during all patient activities, including but not limited to toileting and transportation. TECHNICAL CARE - Takes vital signs as needed, while maintaining direct patient observation. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation. TRANSPORT - Assists with ambulating patients and with transfer/transport procedures as appropriate. COMMUNICATION - Performs required documentation and communicates in a competent and effective manner to meet patient and/or family needs and regulatory requirements. Maintains strict confidentiality of patient, employee and department information to ensure patient rights. QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - Utilizes time and resources effectively to promote quality and cost outcomes. Performs other duties as assigned Requirements: High School Diploma Required BLS - American Heart Association 1-2 years related experience preferred Compensation: Salary Range: $15.30 - $18.51 per hour Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. Trinity Health Benefits Summary Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran Trinity Health

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