What are the responsibilities and job description for the ED Patient Safety Observer - PRN position at St. Mary's Health Care System?
- Position Purpose:
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Patient Observer monitors the safety and comfort of the patient who requires frequent or continual observation and contact, due to psychiatric, medical, or safety reasons.
What you will do:
Able to assess the direct/indirect needs of the patient w/in the scope of their practice; plans/prioritize patient safety needs; implements appropriate patient safety activities; evaluates effectiveness of specific patient safety activities; communicates patient safety needs; confidentiality issues; Must be pleasant, polite & understanding dealing w/ patient, answering the phone or interacting w/ hospital personnel & guests. Must be quick to respond to patient safety needs. Must have initiative to react to changes in needs. Must be able to work in stressful situations. Should be clean, neat, & have a “professional” appearance. Must have a high degree of initiative & good decision-making ability.
What you will need:
Licensure/Certification/Registration: BLS required at time of hire.
Education: High School Diploma required. Formal specialty training preferred.
Experience: No experience required. Medical terminology, behavioral health experience preferred
Ministry/Facility Information:
St Mary’s Health Care System is proud to be a part of Trinity Health, one of the nations largest Catholic Healthcare Organizations.
St Mary’s Health Care System includes three hospitals, numerous physician practices, our region's first medical residency program, a retirement community, extensive outpatient services, and much more.
- PurposePurpose
Working Conditions: Hospital rooms, common areas, clinical departments & hospital grounds. Potential Hazards:
Physical Requirements: Moderate activity involved. Much pulling, pushing, walking, standing & lifting up to 50 lbs or more. Moving, restraining, holding & transporting patients.
Personal Protective Equipment: This position requires the use of personal protective equipment during various tasks/activities. Personal protective equipment includes, but is not limited to: gloves, masks, safety glasses, gowns, & any other OSHA required equipment. Universal precautions are standard practice.
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