Job Description
Job Description:
- Monitors patients on suicide watch, in therapeutic restraints, or otherwise at-risk of self-harm or danger to others.
- Performs visual or video monitoring for patients and reports findings and observations to the licensed nurse.
- Completes and processes all required documentation legibly, timely, and with accuracy.
- Must be able to report and document changes in the patient chart regarding patient activity.
- Follows the directions of the medical personnel in charge of the respective unit.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience viewing multiple monitors, observing patients, and reporting findings.
- Minimum six months of experience performing clerical or support services in a medical setting.