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Patient Safety Observer

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methuen, ma • Posted 2 weeks ago
Onsite Part Time Healthcare Support Occupations
Position Summary: Patient Safety Observer, Safe Sitter, Part-time 24 Hours per Week. Evenings 11pm to 7am. Methuen campus
To provide a safe and comfortable environment for those patients at risk of harming themselves or others.
Responsibilities:
  • Provide rounds / observation for one (1) to three (3) patients requiring observation for safety, section twelve (12), falls on the same unit and/or the Emergency Department.
  • Provide one to one observations on suicidal patients and others as assigned.
  • Perform patient assistance with ambulation and mobilization activities safely, including but not limited to assisting patients out of and returning to bed/chair primarily for bathroom privileges.
  • Assist with patient repositioning to provide maximum comfort and safety.
  • Assist in preparing patient and meal tray for patients as directed by RN. Does not feed patients.
  • Recognize patient emergency situations and respond appropriately.
  • Provide assistance to licensed staff in the application and release of various restraints.
  • Acquire pertinent patient information from licensed staff. Communicate patient information and needs to licensed staff and other team members, including alarms.
  • Document on appropriate Hand off Communication Tool in a clear, concise, complete, accurate and legible manner.
  • Maintain infection prevention standards during all activities.
  • Follow hospital policies including, but not limited to, bed/chair exit alarms, emergency preparedness, fall prevention and safe patient handling.
Qualifications :
  • Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
  • Licensure/Certification: BLS required.

Patient Safety Observer in methuen at Unknown Company

Typical pay
$49,920–$49,920

For context, most servers earn between $49,920–$49,920 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.

This position is listed as part time and onsite.

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