Patient Safety Monitor, Emergency Department

Pay: USD $15.50–$21.44 per hour

Overview

Under supervision of the registered nurse, performs tasks and direct observation of patients and colleagues to support a safe patient care environment.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness

Qualifications

• GED/high school diploma preferred
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions

Responsibilities

• Maintains the safety and security of the patient
• Provides continuous observation and documentation for patients at risk for self-harm, elopement, or injury, as delegated by the RN. Under no circumstances is the patient to be left unattended
• Instructs patient to remain in bed or chair at all times until assistance arrives, as delegated by the RN
• Calls out for assistance and/or utilizes call light for assistance in de-escalating patient and addressing at-risk behaviors
• Observes and reports unusual conditions and/or change in patient behavior or appearance to the nurse
• Enforces adherence to infection prevention precautions for patients, colleagues, and visitors
• Follows hospital policies to prevent the transmission of infections
• Sets up patient room with appropriate signage and PPE supplies
• Observes donning and doffing of PPE for all personnel entering and exiting the patient room
• Maintains record of all colleagues entering and exiting the patient room
• Assures equipment is cleaned and maintained per policy between patient encounters
• Assists with coordinating movement of a COVID-19 positive or presumptive positive patient
• Promotes efficient and effective functioning of the unit/hospital
• Complies with established policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
• Meets punctuality and attendance expectations
• Uses designated lines of communication and authority
• Cooperates with all members of the healthcare team
• Interacts with patient/visitors and others in a courteous and respectful manner
• Performs other related work as required or requested