Emergency Patient Safety Specialist

McLaren Health Care; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care, based in Pontiac, MI, seeks a Patient Safety Associate for Emergency Services to monitor at‑risk patients under RN supervision and help maintain a safe environment. The role emphasizes close observation and timely communication with the care team.

Responsibilities include ensuring patient comfort, assisting with activities of daily living, staying at the bedside, and documenting observations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a nursing assistant program required.
• One year related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides close, continuous observation of patients at risk under the supervision of a nurse.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and clean patient environment and helps with activities of daily living.
• Remains at the bedside within arm’s length during tests or procedures as directed by nursing staff.
• Communicates with patients, families, and health care team in a professional manner.
• Records data accurately and notifies the RN of untoward events such as behavioral changes or incidents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

One year related experience

Education

Nursing assistant program completion

Job description

McLaren Health Care, based in Pontiac, MI, seeks a Patient Safety Associate for Emergency Services to monitor at‑risk patients under RN supervision and help maintain a safe environment. The role emphasizes close observation and timely communication with the care team.

Responsibilities include ensuring patient comfort, assisting with activities of daily living, staying at the bedside, and documenting observations.