1:1 Patient Safety Monitor

Trinity Health; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Minot, ND seeks a Patient Safety Observer to provide continuous 1:1 observation of patients at risk, under the direction of the RN. This non-clinical safety role focuses on maintaining uninterrupted monitoring and immediate reporting of safety concerns.

The Observer must remain with the patient, observe behavior and surroundings, and follow suicide prevention procedures and hospital policies. CNA/CPR training preferred but not required, high school diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• CNA certification preferred but not required.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous, uninterrupted visual observation of the assigned patient.
• Remain with the patient at all times and never leave the patient unattended.
• Observe the patient's behavior, activity, surroundings, and interactions for potential safety concerns.
• Immediately notify the RN of suicidal statements, self-harm attempts, aggression, elopement attempts, significant behavioral changes, or other safety concerns.
• Maintain awareness of potential hazards, prohibited items, or objects that could be used for self-harm and immediately report concerns to nursing staff.
• Follow all patient-specific safety precautions, suicide-prevention procedures, and hospital policies.
• Maintain observation during meals, toileting, bathing, sleeping, and movement throughout the hospital as directed by nursing staff.
• Provide basic, non-clinical comfort and assistance within the limits of the role and as directed by nursing staff.
• Maintain a calm, respectful, and professional presence while protecting patient dignity and confidentiality.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication with nursing staff

Calm under pressure

Professional boundaries

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Trinity Health in Minot, ND seeks a Patient Safety Observer to provide continuous 1:1 observation of patients at risk, under the direction of the RN. This non-clinical safety role focuses on maintaining uninterrupted monitoring and immediate reporting of safety concerns.

The Observer must remain with the patient, observe behavior and surroundings, and follow suicide prevention procedures and hospital policies. CNA/CPR training preferred but not required, high school diploma preferred.