Patient Transporter jobs in Monroe, LA

POSITION SUMMARY

As directed by a licensed nurse, the Patient Safety Observer appropriately maintains patients per observation level, accurately documenting per observation log and maintains additional inventory logbooks on the unit, per protocol.

The tech responsibilities include sitting with patients, transportation of patients to other departments when necessary.

When not sitting, the Patient Safety Observer is also responsible for providing basic nursing care such as bathing, linen changes, toileting and feeding if needed and responsible for simple procedures and tasks as assigned, such as routine vital signs, emptying foleys, drains, etc.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• A High School Diploma, or an equivalent is required.
• Completion of a Nurse Aide / Orderly course is desirable.
• CNA certification is preferred.
• Experience in the treatment of mental health and or chemical dependency is preferred.
• BLS Healthcare Provider Status within 30 days of the hire date.
• COAP Care of the Aggressive Patient is required within 30 days of the hire date.

Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression or any other non-job-related characteristics.

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Last updated : 2024-04-24