Hybrid Patient Safety Observer -District Float Pool - FT - Nights - MHS
Responsibilities
- Participates in the collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues and assures patient environment safety.
- Immediately follows the departmental protocol/guidelines and seeks assistance from the clinical team when patient appears to pose a threat to self and/or others.
- Provides thorough hand-off report utilizing standardized electronic medical review for transition of duties.
- Performs continual visual and digital 2-way audio surveillance of up to twelve (12) patients, on up to three (3) monitors which communicates directly with assigned patients via observation software.
- Consistently communicates with clinical team based on observation feedback of patients and waits for replacement prior to vacating the monitoring station for any reason to ensure constant patient observation remains intact.
- Completes hourly rounding log for assigned patient for in-person duty.
- During remote monitoring, verbally redirects the patient from engaging in at risk behavior. Contacts appropriate nursing staff if patient requires direct assistance.
Competencies
- ACCOUNTABILITY, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING
- CUSTOMER SERVICE
- DOCUMENTATION
- ORGANIZATION SKILLS
- PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE
- PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT
- PROBLEM SOLVING
- RESPONDING TO CHANGE
- STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education And Certification Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- BLS American Heart E-Card
- BLS American Heart RQI E-Card
- BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard
- BLS Cert Red Cross
Additional Job Information
- Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, high focus and attention to detail. Able to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written.
- Knowledgeable and supportive of patient and Memorial Healthcare System (MHS) confidentiality along with related safety policies and procedures.
- Able to demonstrate flexibility and competency to provide patient care throughout the South Broward Hospital District to a variety of patient populations both virtually and in person.
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
- Bending and Stooping = 20%
- Keyboard Entry = 60%
- Kneeling = 20%
- Reaching = 20%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 20%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
- Walking = 20%
- Audible Speech = 80%
- Hearing Acuity = 80%
- Distinguish Color = 80%
- Seeing - Far = 80%
- Seeing - Near = 80%
- Computer Monitor = 80%
Shift
- Nights
Disclaimer
This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process. Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.