Patient Safety Monitor I FT I Days I University

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare • Memphis, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Patient Safety Monitors are responsible for watching patients and observing behaviors that need to be escalated to the nurse. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

Requirements

• 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 age specific populations including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients
• Ability to effectively respond to safety protocols
• No prior work experience required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare setting

Responsibilities

• Continuous observation of the patient at all times (eating, using the restroom, etc.).
• Accompanying patients off unit alongside nurses or other licensed clinical personnel (never alone).
• Engage verbally with the patient to redirect unwanted behaviors. Inform care team of non-compliant behavior for documentation.
• Never leave the patient unattended. Undivided attention must be given to patients at all times.
• Use appropriate communication method when assistance is needed for either a break or to report changes of patient behavior to the nurse. (i.e. call light, alert alarms, etc.)

What This Job Offers

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