Job Details
**Description**
Provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients. First Line of action is to verbally redirect the patient from engaging in at risk behaviors. Summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. Knowledgeable and supportive of patient and institutional confidentiality and related hospital policies.
**Required Education:**
Ability to read, write and do simple math. Ability to follow instructions.
**Preferred Education:**
High school/GED equivalent
**Required Technical Skills:**
Good communication skills. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
**Preferred Technical Skills:**
Capable of continuous monitoring of up to 16 patients on one screen at one time while remaining alert at all times. Basic computer skills, basic Microsoft windows experience, efficiency in multitasking, and ability to prioritize simultaneous situations.
**Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:**
BLS
**Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:**
Certification as nurse aide.
**Required Experience:**
Knowledge to assist the licensed nurse in the care of the patient.
**Preferred Experience:**
Previous medical experience.