Night Patient Safety Assistant - Hospital Care

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Health Network is seeking a Patient Safety Assistant for House Operations Nights at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. This role supports a safe patient environment during 7p–7a, with duties focused on monitoring at-risk patients and notifying nurses for timely assistance.

Essential tasks include observing at-risk patients, reporting vital signs, and documenting behavior per policy. Ideal candidates will have BLS certification and a high school diploma or equivalent, with preference

Qualifications

• Completion of Therapeutic Options within 90 days of hire if working in Behavioral Health or Emergency Department.
• Current JPS recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and must be maintained throughout employment.
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Some work experience (less than 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Observes and monitors patients identified to be at risk for self-harm or falls.
• Notifies the patient’s nurse when risk behaviors are observed or when assistance is needed.
• Attends to patients’ activities of daily living and reports vital signs to the primary nurse.
• Documents patient behavior according to policy using required forms or reporting systems.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Therapeutic Options completion within 90 days of hire

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

JPS Health Network is seeking a Patient Safety Assistant for House Operations Nights at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. This role supports a safe patient environment during 7p–7a, with duties focused on monitoring at-risk patients and notifying nurses for timely assistance.

Essential tasks include observing at-risk patients, reporting vital signs, and documenting behavior per policy. Ideal candidates will have BLS certification and a high school diploma or equivalent, with preference