What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Safety Observer, PT 24 Hrs, 3pm-11:30pm position at Holy Family Hospital?
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Our two campuses in Methuen and Haverhill have a total of 320 beds, and we are a full-service, acute care hospital offering comprehensive inpatient medical/surgical units, outpatient care, and 24/7 emergency services. We have three behavioral health units: cardiac telemetry, and critical care service lines. Our Haverhill campus offers all private rooms, and our Methuen campus offers a new state-of-the-art catheterization suite and Joint Center of Excellence, named as a Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement.
Position Summary: PT Evenings, 24 hours 3pm-11:30pm, Every Other Weekend
To provide a safe and comfortable environment for those patients at risk of harming themselves or others.
Responsibilities:
- Provide rounds / observation for one (1) to three (3) patients requiring observation for safety, section twelve (12), falls on the same unit and/or the Emergency Department.
- Provide one to one observations on suicidal patients and others as assigned.
- Perform patient assistance with ambulation and mobilization activities safely, including but not limited to assisting patients out of and returning to bed/chair primarily for bathroom privileges.
- Assist with patient repositioning to provide maximum comfort and safety.
- Assist in preparing patient and meal tray for patients as directed by RN. Does not feed patients.
- Recognize patient emergency situations and respond appropriately.
- Provide assistance to licensed staff in the application and release of various restraints.
- Acquire pertinent patient information from licensed staff. Communicate patient information and needs to licensed staff and other team members, including alarms.
- Document on appropriate Hand off Communication Tool in a clear, concise, complete, accurate and legible manner.
- Maintain infection prevention standards during all activities.
- Follow hospital policies including, but not limited to, bed/chair exit alarms, emergency preparedness, fall prevention and safe patient handling.
Qualifications:
- Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
- Licensure/Certification: BLS required.
Location: Lawrence General Hospital · HFH Safe Sitter (Methuen)
Schedule: 24 hours, 3:00pm - 11:30pm, Evenings
