Patient Safety Observer, Full Time
About The Position
The University of Miami Hospital is hiring a full-time Patient Safety Observer at UHealth Tower. The role provides supervision for hospitalized patients at risk of injury or elopement. The Patient Safety Observer collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and reports behaviors or changes that may compromise patient safety to appropriate nursing staff. The position works three 12-hour shifts, with days varying. The observer supports patients with daily living activities, mobility, meals, room orientation, and discharge. The role also requires following isolation, infection-control, OSHA, AHCA, universal-precaution, environmental-safety, and University and unit-level policies. Duties may vary based on departmental needs, and additional consistent responsibilities may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Minimum one year of relevant experience.
- Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Commitment to the University’s core values.
- Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
- Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients’ rooms for admission by setting up needed items.
- Orient patients to their room, bed, storage, bathroom, TV controls, and emergency call light system.
- Assist patients with dressing and undressing and place their belongings appropriately.
- Assist patients with bathing, oral hygiene, changing bed linens, and evening care.
- Prepare patients for meals, coordinate with the primary nurse to ensure the appropriate tray is provided, and assist with feedings.
- Assist with positioning, lifting, turning, and ambulating patients.
- Assist patients with toileting.
- Immediately report observed changes in a patient’s condition or behavior.
- Assist with discharge by helping patients pack their belongings and transporting them to the lobby.
- Follow proper isolation techniques and use universal precautions and environmental safety guidelines.
- Support service excellence through positive communication with patients, family members, nurses, and physicians.
- Comply with infection-control measures and OSHA and AHCA regulations.
- Attend mandatory educational programs and annual in-services.
- Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and report behavior that may compromise patient safety to appropriate nursing staff.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Tuition remission
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
