ED Patient Safety Observer - Sacred Heart
Description
Position Purpose: Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Patient Observer monitors the safety and comfort of the patient who requires frequent or continual observation and contact, due to psychiatric, medical, or safety reasons.
What You Will Do
- Able to assess the direct/indirect needs of the patient within the scope of their practice;
- Plans and prioritizes patient safety needs;
- Implements appropriate patient safety activities;
- Evaluates the effectiveness of specific patient safety activities;
- Communicates patient safety needs;
- Handles confidentiality issues;
- Must be pleasant, polite, and understanding when dealing with the patient, answering the phone, or interacting with hospital personnel and guests;
- Must be quick to respond to patient safety needs;
- Must have initiative to react to changes in needs;
- Must be able to work in stressful situations;
- Should be clean, neat, and have a “professional” appearance;
- Must have a high degree of initiative and good decision-making ability.
Position Highlights and Benefits
- Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes;
- Unlimited career growth opportunities;
Ministry/Facility Information
St Mary’s Health Care System is proud to be a part of Trinity Health, one of the nation’s largest Catholic Healthcare Organizations. St Mary’s Health Care System includes three hospitals, numerous physician practices, our region’s first medical residency program, a retirement community, extensive outpatient services, and much more.
What You Will Need
- Licensure/Certification/Registration: BLS required at time of hire;
- Education: High School Diploma required. Formal specialty training preferred;
- Experience: No experience required. Medical terminology, behavioral health experience preferred.
Ministry/Facility Information
St Mary’s Health Care System is proud to be a part of Trinity Health, one of the nation’s largest Catholic Healthcare Organizations. St Mary’s Health Care System includes three hospitals, numerous physician practices, our region’s first medical residency program, a retirement community, extensive outpatient services, and much more.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.