Employer: Loyola Medicine
Job Title: Patient Safety Observer
Additional Information: https://jobs.trinity-health.org/loyolamedicine/job/00535283/Patient-Safety-Observer-Float-Pool
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
12 Hour Day Shift
Description:
Performs constant and direct observation of a patient with suicidal ideation and/or a patient who is certified for psychiatric hospitalization. Provides constant and direct observation of a patient or patients who are at risk of harming self and/or others.
GENERAL PATIENT CARE - Provides one to one, constant and direct observation of patients with suicidal ideation. Provides constant and direct observation of patients who are at risk of causing harm to self and/or others. Assists assigned staff (RNs and/or PCTs) to meet the
comfort and hygiene needs of the patient by providing assistance with care services such as toileting activities, ambulation, position changes, hair care, and feeding. Maintains direct patient observation during all patient activities, including but not limited to toileting and transportation.
TECHNICAL CARE - Takes vital signs as needed, while maintaining direct patient observation. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
TRANSPORT - Assists with ambulating patients and with transfer/transport procedures as appropriate.
COMMUNICATION - Performs required documentation and communicates in a competent and effective manner to meet patient and/or family needs and regulatory requirements. Maintains strict confidentiality of patient, employee and department information to ensure patient rights.
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - Utilizes time and resources effectively to promote quality and cost outcomes.
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Education:
Required: High School Diploma
Preferred: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education
Specify Degree(s): Completion of a Nursing Assistant program, Curre
Specify Degree(s): Completion of a Nursing Assistant Program; EMT Program; OR Current
enrollment in nursing school or medical school Residency: CNA, EMT, Nursing Student or Medical Student
Minimum Experience:
Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Required:
CPR/BLS (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) AHA – BLS Version
