Patient Safety Monitor/ Nights

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare • Memphis, TN

2d

About The Position

Patient Safety Monitors watch patients continuously and observe behaviors that need to be escalated to the nurse. They model appropriate behavior in accordance with MLH’s Mission, Vision and Values. The role supports the organization’s mission of caring for the community through compassion, service, and a consistent commitment to excellence.

Requirements

• No education required.
• No prior work experience required.
• Ability to read, write, and understand verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to communicate verbally with others.
• Ability to maintain working relationships with co-workers.
• Ability to organize and complete tasks.
• Ability to work with neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
• Ability to effectively respond to safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe patients, including while they eat or use the restroom.
• Accompany patients off the unit alongside nurses or other licensed clinical personnel; never accompany patients alone.
• Verbally engage with patients to redirect unwanted behaviors.
• Inform the care team of non-compliant behavior so it can be documented.
• Never leave patients unattended and give them undivided attention at all times.
• Use appropriate communication methods, such as the call light or alert alarms, to request a break or report changes in patient behavior to the nurse.
• Model appropriate behavior consistent with MLH’s Mission, Vision and Values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed