Night Shift: Behavioral Safety Assistant II

Penn Medicine; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine seeks a Behavioral Safety Assistant II for our hospital setting. The role involves 1:1 observation and remote video surveillance of patients at risk of harm, reporting to the Behavioral Health and Nursing teams, and maintaining safety throughout the facility.

Responsibilities include direct patient observation, regular rounds, PPE usage, and documentation in EMR. This is a fulltime position with weekend shifts, requiring a compassionate, vigilant approach to patient safety.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years previous training and/or experience in a patient care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 observation of assigned patients.
• Maintain direct line-of-sight at all times.
• Conduct continual rounds of patients with behavioral health needs.
• Utilize video/audio monitoring software for remote surveillance.
• Assist patients with mobility and activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Assist with meal setup and basic feeding.
• Document patient behaviors and interventions in the EMR or paper forms.
• Promptly report changes to the RN and address patient concerns.

Skills

Computer use

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Penn Medicine seeks a Behavioral Safety Assistant II for our hospital setting. The role involves 1:1 observation and remote video surveillance of patients at risk of harm, reporting to the Behavioral Health and Nursing teams, and maintaining safety throughout the facility.

Responsibilities include direct patient observation, regular rounds, PPE usage, and documentation in EMR. This is a fulltime position with weekend shifts, requiring a compassionate, vigilant approach to patient safety.