Emergency Department Patient Safety Assistant

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Plymouth, MN seeks a health care safety sitter to monitor patients under RN supervision. You will respond to call lights, assist with transport, and ensure environmental safety while respecting cultural needs and using interpreter services as needed.

The role requires a High School diploma, BLS certification within 3 months of hire, and completion of unit-based de-escalation training.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required.
• BLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Unit-based de-escalation training completed during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Direct observation of patients at arm's length.
• Participates in patient rounding as directed.
• Answers call lights promptly and relays care needs to RN.
• Transports patients within the department as needed.
• Restocks supplies and ensures environment safety.
• Completes patient care documentation.

Skills

Patient observation

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Plymouth, MN seeks a health care safety sitter to monitor patients under RN supervision. You will respond to call lights, assist with transport, and ensure environmental safety while respecting cultural needs and using interpreter services as needed.

The role requires a High School diploma, BLS certification within 3 months of hire, and completion of unit-based de-escalation training.