Patient Safety Technician-Float Pool Part Time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Mchenry, IL

3h • $17 - $22

About The Position

The Patient Safety Technician reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values; adheres to its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program; and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role provides safety observation and support for patients who may be at risk of injury to themselves or others, including patients monitored at the bedside and remotely through continuous video monitoring.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Remain at the assigned patient’s bedside at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
• Provide calming and reorienting conversation to patients experiencing agitation or confusion.
• Identify and remove hazards from the patient and the patient’s environment, and report them as appropriate.
• As delegated by a supervising RN, assist patients with activities of daily living, including ambulating, toileting, bed making, and positioning.
• Provide continuous video safety observation for patients identified as being at risk of causing injury to themselves or others.
• Offer basic comfort measures and address patients’ emotional needs through encouragement, distraction, coping strategies, cognitive stimulation activities, and de-escalation techniques within the scope of the role.
• Remotely monitor multiple patients through continuous video monitoring.
• Verbally redirect designated remote observation patients from risk behaviors and summon appropriate staff via communication device or STAT Alert Alarm when appropriate.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• Benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED