Observation Assistant/staff Support Tech - Resource Team - Days

Observation Assistant - Resource Team

Hourly Pay Range: $17.00 - $23.80 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Details:

• Location: Northwest Community Hospital - Arlington Heights, IL
• Hours: 7am-3:30pm/7am-7:30pm, Every other weekend
• Per Diem Commitment: Level 1 - must be able to work at least 48 hours every 6 weeks, including 24 hours of weekend time in 6 weeks; 1 summer and 1 winter holiday
• Floating Required

What You Will Do:

• Provides constant observation for designated patient(s); stays alert and supportive throughout assigned shift; reorients patient to surroundings (day, time, and place) as necessary; provides appropriate interaction and verbal direction to the patient. Seeks Registered Nurse assistance for any emergency situation and as needed.
• Documents patient's behavior at regular intervals as required by sitter guidelines utilizing an established checklist.
• Assists health care professionals with repositioning, turning, and transferring patients. Ambulates patients who are independent in ambulation.
• Accompanies patient and transporter to tests off the unit, staying with the patient as directed by the technician.
• Keeps a safe patient environment by checking patient room for and removing possible hazards.

What You Will Need:

• The interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients, visitors and other members of the health care team.
• Knowledge of and/or experience in the correct use of body mechanics.

Benefits:

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)
• Premium pay for eligible employees
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.