Patient Safety Observer- Cardiac Post Procedural Care Unit - Per Diem

Endeavor Health • Glenview, IL

5d • $17 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Safety Observer works under the direct supervision of the department manager, clinical leader, or charge nurse to observe and monitor patients’ conditions. The observer provides compassionate, caring attention to patients who need supervision and helps ensure a safe environment. The role is based at Glenbrook Hospital in the Cardiac Post Procedural Care Unit and is per diem/resource, with rotational day and evening shifts and rotating weekend and holiday requirements. Work is performed under close supervision or detailed procedures in a clinical environment, following unit- and patient-specific safety and infection-control precautions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Complete the Care Companion class, which includes on-the-job training, within two weeks of the position start date.
• Current CPR BLS certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Ability to read, exchange information with patients and others, and perform basic arithmetic.
• Basic analytical ability to understand simple instructions, enter data into logs, charts, and records, and maintain files.
• Basic communication skills to exchange factual information, understand and transmit instructions, and perform duties requiring basic communication.
• Patience and compassion, including the ability to listen to patient worries and concerns.
• Physical stamina to remain alert, awake, and attentive to patients regardless of assigned shift.
• Availability to work assigned shifts.
• Ability to lift and position patients and work in a confined area for two or more hours.
• Ability to adhere to unit- and patient-specific safety and infection-control precautions in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Observe and monitor patients’ conditions under direct supervision of the department manager, clinical leader, or charge nurse.
• Provide compassionate and caring attention to patients who need supervision.
• Help ensure a safe environment for patients.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for an Annual Incentive Plan based on organizational performance, for eligible positions.
• Premium pay, such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay, for eligible positions.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
• Medical, dental, pet, and vision options.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free parking.
• Wellness Program Savings Plan.
• Health Savings Account options.
• Retirement options with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Community involvement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED