Patient Observer/Safety Aide (40hr, Days)

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Needham, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Observer provides constant observation to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for patients identified as a risk to themselves or others. The Patient Observer functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse and is responsible for providing specific care-related tasks in accordance with the individual needs of the patient, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. All nursing care is provided by the nursing staff. When not observing patients, the Patient Observer/Safety Aide may be asked to provide other ancillary activities.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required.
If not currently BLS certified, must be willing to complete within 30 days of hire date.
0-1 years related work experience required in healthcare or home care preferred.
Equivalent related work experience may be substituted for High School Diploma and/or GED requirement.
Basic familiarity with computers.
Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent related work experience may be substituted for High School Diploma and/or GED requirement.

Responsibilities

Assures a safe care environment for assigned patients and notifies RN of any concerns.
Receives nursing handoff at beginning of shift regarding reason for observation with specific important information.
Provides/Receives handoffs to/from Observer and RN with each change of observer and RN.
Observes patient for obvious changes in behavior and conditions including attempts to leave the ED/or patient unit and notifies responsible RN.
Completes appropriate documentation.
Alerts the appropriate RN to assist when call light is triggered.
Completes required annual education and other trainings as assigned within established deadlines.
Must maintain active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at all times.
Completes other duties as assigned, appropriate to the incumbent.