Patient Observation Attendant

Presbyterian is seeking a Patient Observation Attendant to provide companionship and assistance with needs and daily activities of our inpatient population. In this role, you will minimize the risk of patient falls by aiding the patient to the bathroom along with other activities in collaboration with the nursing team.

Type of Opportunity: Per Diem
Work Schedule: 12 Hour Nights and Days

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities

• Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)

• Shift differentials for nights and weekends

• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles

• Malpractice liability insurance

• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department

• EPIC electronic charting system

• High School Diploma/GED
• BLS Certification required at the time of hire
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Preferred: 1+ years experience in direct patient care
• Certified Nursing Assistant, Nurse Tech, or other clinical support staff related to inpatient hospital setting preferred

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. Learn more about our employee benefits. Presbyterian is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone is valued and empowered for success. We believe that our environment should reflect the diversity of our community.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke-free campuses.

USD $19.47/Hr.

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.