Prisma Health
Patient Observer
Prisma Health is hiring a Patient Observer in Baptist Easley Med Campus, United States of America. Posted October 9, 2026.
Job at a glance
- Company
- Prisma Health
- Location
- Baptist Easley Med Campus, United States of America
- Workplace
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Posted
- October 9, 2026
- First scanned
- October 10, 2026
About the job
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Assumes responsibility for constant observation and ensures patient's safety while actively preventing self-harm or harm to others. Assists with meeting limited patient needs under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Essential Functions
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All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
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Provides constant 1:1 observation of assigned patient. Documents and reports any risks, changes or problems observed according to policy in order to prevent self-harm and harm to others.
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When observing patients at risk for self-harm, completes safety sweeps as per policy.
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Ensures the patient is not unattended and notifies/engages assistance from unit staff and/or Security if patient tries to leave the floor.
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Gives and receives hand-off communication (report) regarding patient assigned to observe.
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While maintaining constant patient observation will assist with task of meeting patient's needs with turning and positioning, patient centered diversional activities, feeding, ambulation, patient transfers and transports.
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When observing patients at risk for self-harm, is in attendance of patient at all times including, bathing, toileting, and sleeping.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
- This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Qualifications
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Education - High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
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Experience - No previous experience required. Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
In Lieu Of
- NA
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
- CNA or PCT certification preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- NA
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Baptist Easley Med Campus
Facility
Baptist Easley Hospital
Department
Sitters/Observers
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