Patient Safety Observer
Company: Northshore
Location: Elmhurst
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
Position Highlights:
- Position: Patient Safety Observer
- Location: Elmhurst, IL
- Full Time
- Hours: 7a to 7:30p Monday-Friday with rotating weekends and
holidays A Brief Overview:
Under direct supervision of the department manager, clinical leader
or charge nurse, observes and monitors the condition of patients.
Provides patients in need of supervision compassionate and caring
attention while ensuring a safe environment
What you will do:
- Protects the patient's safety.
- Positions themselves in their assigned patient's room to
maintain constant visual observation of the patient. Ensures
patient is never alone or out of sight of a direct caregiver unless
instructed otherwise.
- Accompanies the patient for testing or procedures and remains
with patient unless directed otherwise by the person performing the
test or procedure.
- Observes the patient for increased anxiety, escalating
behavior, changes in mental condition. and immediately relays this
information to the nurse.
- Listens to patient for signs of worry or concern or if patient
symptoms are worsening. Immediately relays information to the staff
so that further action can be taken if necessary.
- Provides comfort and compassion for the patient while ensuring
their safety. Follows staff directives as it relates to patient
mobility, etc. and what to observe, what to report and to whom this
information should be reported.
- Maintains accurate and legible records as directed.
- Maintains professional behavior while sitting with patient;
i.e., no use of personal cell phones, sleeping, engaging in
conversation with other staff members or leaving patient
unattended.
- Educates patient and family as to role and expectations of unit
as directed by the nurse.
- Demonstrates appropriate communication skills and behaviors
with patient as required.
- Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and
protected health information. Uses and discloses only that
information which is necessary to perform the function of the
job.
- Regular on-time & on-site attendance, due to patient care
needs, is an essential function of this position. What you will
need:
- High School Required
- Ability to read, to exchange information with patients and
others, and/or to do basic arithmetic.
- Basic level of analytical ability to read and understand simple
instructions, enter data into logs, charts, records, maintain
files, etc.
- Basic level of communication skills to exchange information on
factual matters, understand and transmit instructions, and perform
other duties that require basic communication skills.
- Patience and compassion for such tasks as listening to patient
worries & concerns.
- Physical stamina to remain alert, awake and attentive to
patient, regardless of assigned shift.
- Care Companion class completion, which includes on-the-job
training, within two weeks of position start date.
- Must be available to work assigned shifts.
- Work is performed under close supervision or in accordance with
specific and detailed instruction or procedures.
- Work is generally performed in a clinical environment where
employee must adhere to unit and patient-specific safety and
infection control precautions.
- Work requires the ability to lift and position patients, and
the ability to work in a confined area for two or more hours.
Benefits:
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and
Development
- Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking at designated locations
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
Keywords: Northshore, Kenosha , Patient Safety Observer, Other , Elmhurst, Wisconsin
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