Guided by our mission to provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ, Saint Francis Healthcare System delivers progressive and innovative health care services to Southeast Missouri and beyond. Our colleagues are called to compassionately serve, while seeing others through Christ’s eyes. Saint Francis’s commitment to excellence in quality and service is what sets us apart. JOB SUMMARY Provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients under the direction of the Patient Care Manager, Director and Vice President of Patient Care. This role's primary responsibility is to verbally redirect the patient from engaging in at risk behaviors. Summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. Knowledgeable and supportive of patient and institutional confidentiality and related medical center policies. JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS Education: - High school graduate or G.E.D. with general knowledge of hospital setting. - Completion of medical center orientation. Experience: - Previous experience in a hospital environment preferred. - Previous clinical experience preferred. - Previous direct patient care experience preferred. - Nursing Assistant / Medical Assistant certification preferred. - Knowledge of basic computer operation skills. - Microsoft Windows experience. - Ability to multitask and prioritize simultaneous situations. - Capable of continuous monitoring of up to 15 patients on one screen at one time and remaining alert at all times while on duty. - Ability to communicate effectively with patients using a microphone and headset. - Ability to communicate with hospital staff and responds quickly to patient behavior changes. - Ability to use discretion and courtesy when working with patients, visitors and staff. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Saint Francis Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saint Francis Medical Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Medical Center, please call 573-331-5152 or email us at hr@sfmc.net. Saint Francis Healthcare System supports the overall health and wellness of our colleagues by discouraging the use of tobacco and nicotine products. If you are selected for a career opportunity with our organization, and are a tobacco or nicotine user, you will be required to complete a tobacco/nicotine cessation program within your first year of employment. This program is free of charge as part of our Employee Assistance Program.