Night Behavioral Safety Specialist II

Penn Medicine; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine's Behavioral Safety Assistant (BSA) II is a key member of an interdisciplinary team providing 1:1 observations and continuous safety monitoring for patients at risk of harm across the hospital.

Responsibilities include bedside observation or remote video surveillance, safe patient handling, documentation in the EMR, and collaboration with the nursing team to prevent self-harm and ensure patient and staff safety.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED is required.
• 1+ years of training and/or experience in a patient care environment preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients who may have altered mentation or situational awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 observation of assigned patients with ongoing direct line-of-sight.
• Perform continual rounds and document observations.
• Utilize video/audio monitoring software for remote surveillance.
• Assist patients with ambulation and activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Record patient behaviors and interventions in EMR or approved forms.

Skills

Observation

Patient safety

Communication

Documentation

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

1+ years patient care experience

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Penn Medicine's Behavioral Safety Assistant (BSA) II is a key member of an interdisciplinary team providing 1:1 observations and continuous safety monitoring for patients at risk of harm across the hospital.

Responsibilities include bedside observation or remote video surveillance, safe patient handling, documentation in the EMR, and collaboration with the nursing team to prevent self-harm and ensure patient and staff safety.