Patient Safety Assistant - Night Shift
Nebraska Medicine•Omaha, NE
•Onsite
About The Position
A Patient Safety Assistant focused on monitoring is responsible for observing and interacting with confused, violent, combative, or suicidal patients to prevent injury. They assist with basic patient care functions and notify nursing staff for immediate interventions when needed. They remain in the room at all times, except for breaks, and may also observe multiple patients via video monitoring. This role is crucial for ensuring patient safety, early detection of health issues, and timely medical intervention.
Requirements
- Minimum of 18 years of age required.
- High school education OR equivalent required.
- Excellent communication and behavioral management skills that promote safety of confused or suicidal patients required.
Nice To Haves
- Health care student, military medic experience OR comparable work experience in a health care environment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Observing and interacting with confused, violent, combative, or suicidal patients to prevent injury.
- Assisting with basic patient care functions.
- Notifying nursing staff for immediate interventions when needed.
- Remaining in the patient's room at all times, except for breaks.
- Observing multiple patients via video monitoring.
- Ensuring patient safety, early detection of health issues, and timely medical intervention.
Benefits
- Up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance
- 35% discount at Clarkson College
- Career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
