Patient Attendant

To perform one on one visual observation of patients who are under a protective order such as a PEC, CEC, OPC, or JC.

Responsibilities

• Communicating regularly with the patient’s nurse and nursing staff regarding observations of the patient
• Charting patient observations every 15 minutes
• Completing paperwork required for observation of the patients
• Alerting the nursing staff for anything that is noted to cause harm to the patient or other team members
• Communicating regularly with the Security Staff regarding any Security concerns
• Providing constant visual observation for patients that are under a protective order such as a PEC, CEC, OPC, or JC

Qualifications

 Experience - None

 Education - Highschool Diploma or G.E.D.

 Training - Completion of a PEC Observer course upon employment

 Special Skills - Good Communication and Customer Service Skills

 Licensure - Completion of a PEC Observer Course upon employment