Patient Safety Observer - PRN

Trinity Health•Athens, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Patient Observer monitors the safety and comfort of the patient who requires frequent or continual observation and contact, due to psychiatric, medical, or safety reasons.

Requirements

BLS required at time of hire.
High School Diploma required.

Nice To Haves

Formal specialty training preferred.
Medical terminology, behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Able to assess the direct/indirect needs of the patient w/in the scope of their practice
plans/prioritize patient safety needs
implements appropriate patient safety activities
evaluates effectiveness of specific patient safety activities
communicates patient safety needs
confidentiality issues
Must be pleasant, polite & understanding dealing w/ patient, answering the phone or interacting w/ hospital personnel & guests.
Must be quick to respond to patient safety needs.
Must have initiative to react to changes in needs.
Must be able to work in stressful situations.
Should be clean, neat, & have a “professional” appearance.
Must have a high degree of initiative & good decision-making ability.