Direct Observer Med Surg PRN Nights

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

- Career Development

- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

- Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: PRN

Shift : Nights

Location: 4200 Sun 'n Lake Boulevard Sebring, FL 33872

The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth Sebring

• Faith Based & Mission driven Facility

• Largest Employer in the County

• Surrounded by beautiful Lakes, Golf Courses and Florida's oldest State Park

• Close knit community with a home town family feel

• 2 hours to just about any beach on either Coast

• Local arts scene from museums and theaters to festivals and galleries

• Local restaurants with the authentic taste of Florida

• Near 100+ clear, freshwater lakes. Ideal for swimming, boating and fishing

• Beautiful agriculture and farmland

• Sebring is known for motorsports and home to the famous Sebring International Raceway

• Nature and hiking trails

The role you'll contribute:

Provide direct observation of assigned patients who are at high risk for injury or elopement. The Direct Observer does not perform personal care, engage in conversations with the patient regarding his/her medical or psychiatric condition or plan of care. Nor does he/she offer suggestions. The Direct Observer will refer the patient and the family to the nurse to answer any questions regarding care. The Direct Observer summons the nurse assigned to address any identified patient needs, monitors the patient's verbalizations, and immediately informs the nurse if the patient expresses any idea or intention to hurt self/others or leave without physician's permission (elopement or Against Medical Advice [AMA]). He/She works under the direct clinical supervision of the Registered Nurse.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Ensures a secure and safe environment by maintaining a continued awareness of safety hazards and observation of the patient.

• Assist in maintaining an organized and clean environment for the patient.

• Functions with an awareness and applies safety measures as identified within the institution regarding patients, self and others. Relates safety concerns and issues to registered nurse.

• Remains calm in emergency situations; activates emergency response system when indicated by change in patient status. Follows established protocols and informs appropriate persons of emergency situations in a timely manner.

• Consistent follows departmental dress code and maintains a professional image.

Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed :

• Minimum of High school diploma or equivalent

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, peers, and supervisors

• BLS - condition of employment

• Level II Criminal Background Check

• CPI - within 90 days of employment

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