ER Patient Observer - Night Shift

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career advancement

Differentials and bonuses

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Emergency Department seeks a Patient Observer to provide constant observation under RN direction for patients at risk to themselves or others. Schedule includes 24 hours per week across two 12-hour night shifts (7:00 pm – 7:30 am) with rotational holidays and weekends, located at 267 Charles Street.

The role requires documenting care, timely handoffs, and assisting with feeding while maintaining patient confidentiality and following hospital guidelines.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Experience: some healthcare experience 0-1 year preferred.
• Language: ability to read, write and speak English clearly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant observation of patient.
• Document the care of patient under observation.
• Keep nurse informed of changes in the patient's condition.
• Assist patient in the event of a fall.
• Receives and provides detailed handoff information from/to staff regarding the patient and their status.
• Assists with feeding patient(s) as directed by the RN.

Skills

Attention to detail

Alertness during long shifts

Calm patients under stress

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Mass General Brigham's Emergency Department seeks a Patient Observer to provide constant observation under RN direction for patients at risk to themselves or others. Schedule includes 24 hours per week across two 12-hour night shifts (7:00 pm – 7:30 am) with rotational holidays and weekends, located at 267 Charles Street.

The role requires documenting care, timely handoffs, and assisting with feeding while maintaining patient confidentiality and following hospital guidelines.