Patient Safety Assistant
About The Position
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 numerous workplace excellence honors, including being named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times, and recognized by Newsweek for America’s Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare, Women, and Diversity. Forbes has acknowledged CoxHealth as one of the Best Employers for New Grads, and Healthcare Innovation has listed them among the Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare. This role is effectively involved with maintaining the safety for assigned patients through continuous observation and surveillance. The Patient Safety Assistant communicates with the Registered Nurse and patient care team to ensure a safe environment for medical patients requiring constant observation.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Able to communicate and work with a wide variety of staff, patients and families
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Flexibility and ability to remain alert to safety issues
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Previous patient sitter experience
Responsibilities
- Maintaining the safety for assigned patients through continuous observation and surveillance.
- Communicating with the Registered Nurse and patient care team to ensure a safe environment for medical patients requiring constant observation.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
