University Hospitals

Patient Observer

University Hospitals  •  Ravenna, OH (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description

Patient Observer - (260004BA)

 What You Will Do
  • Maintains continuous observation of patient, performs room safety checks, and completes observation log.
  • Maintains patient safety by: direct supervision, reorienting and redirecting confused patient, following safety standards (i.e. hand hygiene, isolation precautions, fall prevention, suicide precautions) and keeping the environment hazard free.
  • Communicates with nurse any changes in patient behavior or condition.
  • Communicates effectively with patient and family.
  • Assists patient with basic hygiene, comfort, meal set up, etc.
  • Operates bed controls, TV, call light system, and bed/chair alarms.
Additional Responsibilities
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
  • Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
 

Qualifications

 Education
  • High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills, as well as, exhibiting strong organizational skills and work ethic. (Required proficiency)
  • Demonstrates a professional demeanor when responding to patients/customers. (Required proficiency)
Physical Demands
  • Standing Frequently
  • Walking Frequently
  • Sitting Rarely
  • Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
  • Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
  • Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
  • Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
  • Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
  • Balancing Occasionally
  • Stooping Frequently
  • Kneeling Frequently
  • Crouching Frequently
  • Crawling Occasionally
  • Reaching Frequently
  • Handling Frequently
  • Grasping Frequently
  • Feeling Constantly
  • Talking Constantly
  • Hearing Constantly
  • Repetitive Motions Constantly
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
  • 10%
 

Primary Location

 United States-Ohio-Ravenna

Work Locations

 
6847 N Chestnut St 
6847 N Chestnut St 
 Ravenna 44266

Job

 Technician / Patient Care

Organization

 Portage_Medical_Center

Schedule

 Per Diem

Employee Status

 PRN  -  ShiftPRN

Job Type

 Standard

Job Level

 Entry Level

Travel

 No
Remote Work No

Job Posting

 May 29, 2026, 7:07:47 PM
University Hospitals

About University Hospitals

Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of 23 hospitals (including 5 joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University and the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Cleveland, Ohio
Year Founded
Unknown
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