Patient Observer - Inpatient Behavioral Health

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,00 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospital is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services through-out Hampshire and Franklin counties. Job Summary The Patient Care Observer is responsible for remaining in constant attendance with an assigned patient to help maintain the patient's safety under the direction of the unit's Shift Charge Nurse. This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. This position reports to the Nurse Manager and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Qualifications Education High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred Experience Experience working in a clinical environment preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Ability to communicate with children and /or adults required. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Physical Requirements * Standing Frequently (34-66%) * Walking Frequently (34-66%) * Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) * Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) * Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs * Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) * Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) * Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) * Balancing Frequently (34-66%) * Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) * Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) * Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) * Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) * Reaching Frequently (34-66%) * Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) * Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) * Feeling Constantly (67-100%) * Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) * Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) * Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) * Talking Constantly (67-100%) * Hearing Constantly (67-100%) Remote Type Onsite Work Location 30 Locust Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 24 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Evening (United States of America) Pay Range $18.10 - $25.16/Hourly Grade SC2C23 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. 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