Night Shift Patient Safety Aide

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is hiring a Patient Observer for the night shift in Needham, MA. The role ensures a safe environment for patients identified as at risk, under RN direction, performing observation and related tasks while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities include observing for behavior changes, handoffs with RN, documenting activities, alerting staff to call lights, and completing required trainings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent related work experience required.
• Some college or Associate’s Degree preferred.
• AHA BLS Certification required, or obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Must possess interpersonal skills to interact with patients and families with kindness and empathy, and to clearly communicate needs.

Responsibilities

• Assures a safe care environment for assigned patients and notifies RN of any concerns.
• Receives nursing handoff at beginning of shift regarding reason for observation with specific important information.
• Provides/Receives handoffs to/from Observer and RN with each change of observer and RN.
• Observes patient for obvious changes in behavior and conditions including attempts to leave the ED/or patient unit and notifies responsible RN.
• Completes appropriate documentation.
• Alerts the appropriate RN to assist when call light is triggered.
• Completes required annual education and other trainings as assigned within established deadlines.
• Must maintain active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at all times.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communications

Oral communications

Customer service

Team work

Problem solving

Decision making

Active listening

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college or Associate’s Degree

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is hiring a Patient Observer for the night shift in Needham, MA. The role ensures a safe environment for patients identified as at risk, under RN direction, performing observation and related tasks while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities include observing for behavior changes, handoffs with RN, documenting activities, alerting staff to call lights, and completing required trainings.