Patient Safety Monitor, Emergency Department

Memorial Health System • Decatur, IL

87d • $15 - $20

About The Position

Under supervision of the registered nurse or designee, performs tasks and direct observations of patients and colleagues to minimize safety risks in the patient care environment and/or overall organization.

Requirements

• GED/high school diploma preferred.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the safety and security of patients at high risk for safety events.
• Provides continuous observation and documentation for patients at risk for self-harm, elopement, or injury, as delegated by the RN.
• Calls out for assistance and/or utilizes call light for assistance in de-escalating patient and addressing at-risk behaviors.
• Instructs patient to remain in bed or chair at all times until assistance arrives.
• Observes and reports unusual conditions and/or change in patient behavior or appearance to the RN.
• Follows safety checklists as appropriate and assists with ensuring an ongoing safe environment for a patient on continuous observation.
• Assists with documenting adherence to safety checks as directed by the RN.
• Enforces adherence to infection prevention precautions for patients, colleagues, and visitors.
• Follows hospital policies to prevent the transmission of infections.
• Sets up patient room with appropriate signage and PPE supplies.
• Observes donning and doffing of PPE for all personnel entering and exiting the patient room.
• Maintain record of all colleagues entering and exiting the patient room.
• Assures equipment is cleaned and maintained per policy between patient encounters.
• Assists with coordinating movement of a COVID-19 positive or presumptive positive patient.
• Promotes efficient and effective functioning of the unit/hospital.
• Complies with established policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Meets punctuality and attendance expectations.
• Uses designated lines of communication and authority.
• Cooperates with all members of the healthcare team.
• Interacts with patient/visitors and others in a courteous and respectful manner.
• May serve as an entrance screener or in other safety-related roles as directed by supervisor.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED