Patient Observer - Behavioral Health

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Performs constant and direct observation of a patient with suicidal ideation and/or a patient who is certified for psychiatric hospitalization. Provides constant and direct observation of a patient or patients who are at risk of harming self and/or others.

MacNeal Hospital is seeking team members who are dedicated to providing exceptional care to positively impact the lives of people who were disproportionately affected by the gaps in the healthcare system, those with mental illness.

Safety is the forefront of all we do. Department leadership is committed to zero harm principles and dedication to ensuring patients get the best care.

MacNeal Behavioral Health is striving to change the mental health care that is provided on the Southwest Side of Chicago.

MacNeal Behavioral health offers support & guidance by our Clinical Nurse Leader and Nurse Managers, and nursing supervisors,

Job Duties

The patient observer provides one to one, constant and direct observation of patients with suicidal ideation. Provides constant and direct observation of patients who are at risk of causing harm to self and/or others. Assists assigned staff (RNs and/or PCTs) to meet the comfort and hygiene needs of the patient by providing assistance with care services such as toileting activities, ambulation, position changes, hair care, and feeding. Maintains direct patient observation during all patient activities, including but not limited to toileting and transportation.

Takes vital signs as needed, while maintaining direct patient observation.

Schedule : Registry/PRN

Location: MacNeal Hospital, Berwyn IL

The role you will contribute to:

• Chronic Diagnosis/Intensive Treatment Unit:

o This unit provides ample opportunity to strengthen de-escalation skills and provides a robust understanding of precipitating factors for mental illness and the effects of institutionalization.

• Geriatric Unit

o This unit provides care for behavioral health patients with depressive disorders, bipolar or schizophrenia in conjunction with aging and/or multiple other comorbidities.

General Inpatient Psychiatric Units

o This unit provides trauma informed care in a supportive environment to help individuals struggling with major depressive disorder, anxiety, alcohol or substance detoxification, and postpartum depression

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran