Safety Assistant - Emergency

Owensboro Health • Owensboro, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Assistant assists the nurse by providing continuous, uninterrupted observation of patients with complex safety needs. The position works with nursing staff to maintain a safe environment in accordance with organizational standards and policies and reports abnormal findings. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work under minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment. Department-specific competencies are detailed in the unit or department scope of service. The position is full-time at 0.9 FTE, or 72 hours per pay period, and works 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in the Emergency Department at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. No prior work experience is required. A high school diploma, GED, or higher is preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification is required within 90 days of employment.

Requirements

• No work experience required.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification required within 90 days of employment.
• A high school diploma, GED, or higher is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma, GED, or higher.

Responsibilities

• Assist the nurse by providing continuous, uninterrupted observation of patients with complex safety needs.
• Work with nursing staff to maintain a safe environment according to organizational standards and policies.
• Report abnormal findings.
• Support Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests.
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures and perform work consistent with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.

What This Job Offers

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