Enterprise Patient Safety Companion

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Resource Center in Montgomery, AL, is hiring an Enterprise Patient Safety Companion on a Regular-Full time basis. You will provide continuous direct observation and surveillance for patients with known or suspected suicidal symptoms or elevated risk, and monitor those at high risk for falls and injury.

The role emphasizes patient safety, clear communication, and adherence to safety protocols. Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of body mechanics and basic safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous direct observation and surveillance for patients with known or suspected suicidal symptoms or at risk for suicide.
• Monitor patients at high risk for falls and injury.
• Maintain clear, timely documentation and effective communication with care teams.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to resolve customer complaints

Knowledge of body mechanics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary: Provide continuous direct observation and surveillance for assigned patients with known or suspected suicidal symptoms or exhibiting symptoms of emotional illness that has been determined by a physician to be at risk for suicide, and patients that are at high risk for falls and injury.

Education / Experience

High School diploma or equivalent required.

License / Certification

BLS required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of body mechanics and basic safety, principles of physical care and comfort
• Medical terminology training preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting for 80% of the workday and mobility 20% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Minimal exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location

Baptist Health Resource Center

Job

Enterprise Patient Safety Companion

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.