What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Safety Assistant - Emergency Department position at CoxHealth?
Summary
About Us
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
- Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times
- Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024.
- Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
- Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
- Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023.
- Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
- Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job Summary
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Is effectively involved with maintaining the safety for assigned patients through continuous observation and surveillance. Communicates with the Registered Nurse and patient care team to ensure a safe environment for medical patients requiring constant observation.
Job Requirements
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Education
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Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent
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Experience
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Preferred: Previous patient sitter experience
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Skills
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Must be 18 years of age or older
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Able to communicate and work with a wide variety of staff, patients and families
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Basic computer skills
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Ability to problem solve
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Flexibility and ability to remain alert to safety issues
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Licensure/Certification/Registration
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• N/A
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