Patient Safety Assistant

CoxHealth • Springfield, MO

6d

About The Position

Is effectively involved with maintaining the safety for assigned patients through continuous observation and surveillance. Communicates with the Registered Nurse and patient care team to ensure a safe environment for medical patients requiring constant observation. Completes duties as assigned under the direct supervision of the RN. About Us 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 the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times. Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care by Newsweek. Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024. Recognized as the Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024. Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023. Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025. Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more! For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates This position will require every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) in addition to varied weekday shifts. Recruiter will discuss shift availability upon time of offer. Dependent upon availability, possible shifts could include: 12-hour or 8-hour shifts Day, evening, or night shift Night shift differential: $1.75 Evening shift differential: $1.35

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
• Communicates with the Registered Nurse and patient care team to ensure a safe environment for medical patients requiring constant observation
• Completes duties as assigned under the direct supervision of the RN

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Retirement Plan with employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED