CONSTANT OBSERVER DAYS

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Patient Safety Assistant to monitor patients and support nurses while maintaining environmental safety. The role requires a High School diploma or GED, 0-1 year of experience, and BLS certification within 3 months of hire.

De-escalation training is completed during unit orientation, and the position pays $18.00–$24.23 per hour. This is a frontline role focused on patient safety and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED or enrolled in Health Sciences program.
• 0 - 1 years of experience.
• Basic Life Support current certification required within 3 months of hire
• Completes Hospital approved de-escalation training during unit based orientation

Responsibilities

• Direct and continuous observation of patient at a distance no greater than arm’s length from patient.
• Participates in patient rounding as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Ensures environmental safety for patient.
• Answers call lights and ensures patient care issues are directed to the Registered Nurse.
• Restocking department supplies and precautions stations.
• Transports patients within the department and to in-hospital locations as needed.
• Clean patient equipment following the designated process.
• Completes patient safety sitter competency and all required documentation for patient care.
• Communicates changes in patient behavior to the Registered Nurse.
• Participates in quality improvement studies and activities specific to the unit.

Education

High School diploma/GED/or enrolled and near completion of High School Health Sciences program

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

The Patient Safety Assistant ensures the safety of patients.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Under the general management and supervision of the Nurse Manager and/or direction of the Registered Nurse, performs a variety of activities that include, but are not limited to,

• Direct and continuous observation of patient at a distance no greater than arm’s length from patient.
• Participates in patient rounding as and when directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Ensures environmental safety for patient.
• Answers call lights and ensures patient care issues are directed to the Registered Nurse.
• Restocking department supplies and precautions stations.
• Transports patients within the department and to in-hospital locations as needed.
• Clean patient equipment following the designated process.
• Completes patient safety sitter competency. Completes all required documentation for patient care.
• Communicates any and all changes in patient behavior to the Registered Nurse.
• Involved as directed with quality improvement studies and activities specific to the unit.
• Considers specific cultural beliefs and practices when caring for patients. Utilizes interpreter services for patients with limited English proficiency.
• Performs all duties in accordance with safety and other laws, rules and regulations as set forth by appropriate regulatory and governmental agencies and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policy and procedure.

Required Qualifications

Education/Experience Required

• High School diploma/GED/or enrolled and near completion of High School Health Sciences program.
• 0 - 1 years of experience.

Registration/Certification

Basic Life Support current certification required within 3 months of hire

Completes Hospital approved de-escalation training during unit based orientation

Pay Range

$18.00 - $24.23

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled