Patient Safety Monitor I 24 Hrs I Weekender I Days I Germantown

About the role

We serve the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Patient Safety Monitors are responsible for watching patients and observing behaviors that need to be escalated to the nurse. They model appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Responsibilities

• Continuous observation of the patient at all times (eating, using the restroom, etc.)
• Accompanying patients off unit alongside nurses or other licensed clinical personnel (never alone)
• Engaging verbally with the patient to redirect unwanted behaviors
• Informing care team of non-compliant behavior for documentation
• Never leaving the patient unattended
• Undivided attention must be given to patients at all times
• Using appropriate communication method when assistance is needed for either a break or to report changes of patient behavior to the nurse (i.e. call light, alert alarms, etc.)

Requirements

• No formal training required
• No prior work experience required
• Prior experience in a healthcare setting preferred

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and understand verbal or written instructions
• Ability to communicate verbally with others
• Ability to maintain working relationships with co-workers
• Ability to organize and complete tasks
• Ability to work with age-specific populations including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Ability to effectively respond to safety protocols

Skills

• Ability to read, write, and understand verbal or written instructions
• Ability to communicate verbally with others
• Ability to maintain working relationships with co-workers
• Ability to organize and complete tasks
• Ability to work with age-specific populations including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Ability to effectively respond to safety protocols

Benefits

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity. Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.

Pay

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Schedule

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