24 hour days patient safety observer

Major Responsibilities

Develops and maintains good human relations skills.

Introduces self by name to the patient and engages in eye contact.

Consistently displays a respectful, empathetic and caring attitude toward both the patients and their family members.

Consistently observes for suicidal and/or violent behavior.

Stays in close proximity of the patient and keeps them in the visual field at all times.

Maintains 15-minute checks with documentation unless otherwise directed.

Patient Safety Observers can monitor more than 1 patient if deemed appropriate by the licensed staff in charge.

Follows the directions of the nurse in charge.

May transport patients if directed by the licensed staff in charge.

When not observing a patient, the patient safety observer can be used for other ancillary activities as directed by the nursing supervisor (making beds in the ED, stocking, assisting with transporting patients).

Functions in a float position and is assigned to the areas with patient needs.

Maintains patient dignity at all times and advocates for the patient.

Position Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CPR Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Previous position held in a healthcare setting preferred.

Physical Demands And Environmental Conditions

• Stand - 1/3 to 2/3
• Walk - 1/3 to 2/3
• Sit - 2/3
• Talk or hear - 2/3
• Uses hands to finger, handle or feel - 2/3
• Push/pull - 1/3 to 2/3
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - 1/3 to 2/3
• Reach with hands and arms - 2/3
• Weight up to 10 pounds - 2/3
• Weight up to 25 pounds - 2/3
• Weight up to 50 pounds - 2/3
• Weight up to 100 pounds - 2/3
• Weight more than 100 pounds - 2/3
• Work near moving mechanical parts - 2/3
• Risk of radiation - Up to 1/3
• Infectious Diseases - 1/3 to 2/3
• Physical +/or Verbal Abusiveness - 2/3
• Rotating Shifts - Up to 1/3
• PPE when indicated - 1/3 to 2/3